Milwaukee, WI – Wisconsin residents face a two-part weather story this week: dangerous Lake Michigan conditions today followed by warm, sunny days.
According to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office, strong onshore winds this Wednesday, October 1, are creating high swim risk conditions along southeastern Wisconsin beaches, including Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha. Waves could build quickly, making swimming and small watercraft activity dangerous. Officials urge residents to stay off breakwaters and piers until conditions improve.
The good news: after today, fall weather looks ideal. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies with highs near 74 degrees. Friday warms up even more, reaching near 82 under bright sunshine. Weekend planners will enjoy back-to-back sunny days with highs near 83 on Saturday and around 80 on Sunday.
Looking ahead, scattered showers may return early next week, with a 20 percent chance Monday and Tuesday. Lows will hold in the 50s and 60s, keeping nights seasonably mild.
This stretch of pleasant October weather offers a perfect window for fall decorating and early Halloween prep. From raking leaves to hanging lights, conditions should stay dry and comfortable through Sunday evening.
Five-Day Forecast (Milwaukee, WI)
- Wednesday, Oct. 1: High 71, partly sunny. Dangerous swim risk at Lake Michigan beaches.
- Thursday, Oct. 2: High 74, mostly sunny.
- Friday, Oct. 3: High 82, sunny and warm.
- Saturday, Oct. 4: High 83, sunny, light winds.
- Sunday, Oct. 5: High 80, sunny with slight chance of showers at night.
