Milwaukee, Wisconsin – A burst of summer heat in southeastern Wisconsin will give way to storms and a sharp cooldown Tuesday, June 3, with temperatures plunging nearly 20 degrees by Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday afternoon will bring a high near 82°F across Milwaukee County, but conditions will turn quickly. Showers and isolated thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m., with gusty south winds up to 30 mph. Rain chances rise to 90% overnight, as a storm system sweeps across the region, pulling temperatures down into the mid-60s and dropping further by sunrise.
Travelers on I-94 and Highway 41 should watch for reduced visibility, wet roads, and possible ponding during the evening commute. Outdoor plans should be adjusted, especially with lightning possible into Tuesday night. New rainfall totals could exceed 1 inch in stronger storms.
Wednesday’s high will only reach 62°F — nearly 20 degrees cooler than Tuesday — with lingering showers likely through midday before drier air moves in.
Looking Ahead: Chilly Midweek Before Gradual Summer Rebound
Cooler air dominates midweek, with Thursday’s high holding in the mid-60s. While rain chances taper off by Friday, cloud cover and spotty showers linger. By Saturday, summer warmth begins to return, with sunnier skies and highs near 70°F.
🗓 Five-Day Summer Weather Outlook for Milwaukee:
- Tuesday (June 3): Showers & storms after 1 p.m., breezy, high 82°F. Rain likely overnight.
- Wednesday: Showers likely early, cooler, high 62°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, slight shower chance, high 66°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, 20% chance of showers, high 66°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, warmer, low 70s.
