Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Scattered thunderstorms are expected to return to south-central Wisconsin late Thursday night, bringing a risk of lightning and brief downpours, especially west of Madison. While Friday morning will remain unsettled, clearer skies are likely by afternoon ahead of a dry and warmer weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, showers and isolated thunderstorms will move into the region overnight, with a 50–90% chance near Madison and a 15–45% chance further east. Lows will dip into the low 40s. Rain chances will linger into Friday morning before tapering off from west to east, leaving behind highs in the mid-50s under partly cloudy skies.
Saturday and most of Sunday look dry and pleasant across Wisconsin, with highs reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. Areas near Lake Michigan will be slightly cooler. The calm won’t last long—overnight Sunday into early next week could bring a renewed threat of storms.
Residents should use the weekend to prepare for potentially stronger storms Monday into Tuesday, especially in western and southern parts of the state. Stay weather-aware and monitor local alerts.
Storm chances increase again late Sunday night, with the greatest risk of severe weather developing Monday into Tuesday. More updates are expected this weekend.
