Dane County, WI — Threat Level Today
As of Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET, Dane County, Wisconsin is at WATCH (35/100 on the GridWatch threat index). The primary driver is Thunderstorms expected Saturday Night.
Updated Aug 29, 02:42 PM ET · 14 federal data sources
35 /100
WATCH
Conditions worth monitoring.
- ▸ Thunderstorms expected Saturday Night
- ▸ Possum fire 37 mi away (1 acre)
Current Signals
| Signal | Status |
|---|---|
| WEATHER ALERTS | No active NWS alerts |
| ACTIVE WILDFIRES | Possum 37 mi · Fox Trot 66.3 mi |
| RIVER FLOODING | All nearby gauges normal |
| AIR QUALITY | No nearby monitor reporting |
| EARTHQUAKES (30D) | M2.6 strongest in region |
| POWER GRID | Midwest at 76.2% of 7-day peak · 0% of Wisconsin customers out |
| FEMA DECLARATIONS (90D) | None in Wisconsin |
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