Milwaukee, Wis. – A round of morning showers and thunderstorms could drench Milwaukee by 7 a.m. Thursday, July 17th, before skies clear and summer heat returns. Drivers along I-94 and I-43 should expect slick conditions and reduced visibility during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20 percent chance of showers remains before 7 a.m., followed by clearing skies and a high near 74°F. Northeast winds will shift southeast by midday at 5–10 mph, ushering in a sunnier, more stable afternoon. Thursday night looks dry and mostly clear, with lows near 60°F.
Friday brings full sunshine and warmer temps, climbing to 79°F. While Friday night carries only a slight chance of thunderstorms after 1 a.m., most of the day will remain quiet. Saturday, however, reintroduces unsettled weather. A 20–40 percent chance of showers and storms looms Saturday into Saturday night, especially between 1–8 p.m.
Sunday trends dry again, with partly sunny skies and highs around 76°F. By Monday and Tuesday, another chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could return, with highs rebounding into the mid-80s.
📅 Five-Day Forecast: Milwaukee (July 17–22)
- Thursday: AM showers (20%), clearing, high 74°F
- Friday: Sunny, high 79°F
- Saturday: Showers/storms (40%), high 80°F
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 76°F
- Monday: Chance of showers (30%), high 79°F
- Tuesday: Slight chance of storms (20%), high 85°F
