Milwaukee, Wis. – Drivers across southeast Wisconsin should prepare for patchy fog early Labor Day morning, especially along I-94 and rural stretches west of the Kettle Moraine. Reduced visibility could create travel hazards for holiday commuters returning home Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Sullivan, fog may linger near sunrise before giving way to sunshine and highs near 75 degrees. Conditions remain calm with light winds, offering one of the driest holiday forecasts in recent years. Still, motorists are urged to slow down in low-visibility zones and use headlights when crossing rural highways.
The pleasant Labor Day weather will carry into Tuesday with sunny skies and highs in the upper 70s. By Wednesday, however, moisture builds across the region. Thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m. with gusty southwest winds between 15 and 20 mph. Localized rainfall could exceed a quarter inch, raising concerns for slick roads during the evening commute.
Residents planning outdoor gatherings should take advantage of the clear skies through Tuesday. By midweek, showers could impact school drop-offs and after-work travel. While no widespread flooding is expected, drivers should remain alert for brief downpours and ponding in low-lying areas.
Cooler air filters back into Milwaukee by Thursday and Friday, keeping highs in the mid-60s to upper 60s with partly sunny skies.
Warnings are not currently in effect, but updates remain possible as Wednesday’s storm system approaches.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI
- Monday (Labor Day): Sunny, high 75, calm winds.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 77, southwest winds near 5 mph.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., high 73. Chance of rain 80%.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 64, evening clearing.
- Friday: Partly cloudy, low near 49, high 67.
