Milwaukee drivers will wake up to dangerous visibility conditions Sunday morning as a dense fog advisory continues until 10 a.m. Travelers on I-94 and surrounding highways should use caution, with visibility dropping to a quarter-mile in spots. The National Weather Service warns the fog could lead to slick roads and sudden slowdowns, especially in low-lying and river valley areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, fog is expected to lift by late morning Sunday, giving way to sunshine and comfortable highs near 77. Winds will stay light, but drivers should remain alert through mid-morning.
By Monday, September 15, southeastern Wisconsin enters a stretch of calm fall weather. Highs will hover in the mid-70s, and skies stay mostly sunny through Tuesday. Light winds from the southeast bring mild evenings, with overnight lows in the low 60s. This pattern offers a break from unsettled conditions but also raises the chance for patchy overnight fog in rural counties.
Midweek brings the next system. Showers and a few thunderstorms could develop by Wednesday afternoon, with rain chances lingering into Thursday. While widespread severe weather is not expected, heavier downpours could briefly impact commutes in Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Racine.
Residents are encouraged to enjoy the stretch of sunshine early this week, keep headlights on during morning commutes, and allow extra time when traveling in fog. More advisories could be issued as Wednesday’s storm chance approaches.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Monday: Sunny, high near 76, low 62.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 79, low 63.
- Wednesday: Showers and storms possible, high 79, low 63.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with scattered showers, high 77, low 62.
- Friday: Chance of showers, mostly cloudy, high 73, low 58.
