Milwaukee, WI – Storm chances climb into Friday afternoon, but Milwaukee residents can expect a sunnier weekend and the return of summer warmth by Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms will move into southeast Wisconsin after 1 p.m. Friday, with breezy west winds up to 15 mph. While storms should taper before sunset, there’s a small risk for lingering showers into Friday night. Drivers on I-94 and I-43 should remain alert for wet roads and low visibility during peak travel hours.
Friday brings a high near 74°F, but conditions quickly clear into Saturday. The weekend looks ideal for outdoor plans — Saturday turns sunny with highs in the mid-60s, and Sunday warms further to 66°F under clear skies. Winds will shift from the north to southeast as the weekend progresses.
By Monday, summer-like temperatures return. Highs reach the upper 70s by Tuesday and Wednesday, with only slight storm chances midweek.
Here’s the extended look ahead:
- Friday: 40% chance of p.m. storms, high near 74°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 64°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 66°F
- Monday: Warmer and dry, high near 77°F
- Tuesday: 20% chance of storms, high near 64°F
- Wednesday: 30% storm chance, highs approach 78°F
