Green Bay, Wisconsin – Thunderstorms packing strong wind gusts and small hail could impact drivers and outdoor plans across northeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon. Winds topping 40 mph will develop ahead of a line of storms pushing through Green Bay and the Fox Valley by 3 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, gusts could reach 45 mph locally, especially along major corridors like WI-29 and WI-57. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to intensify after 3 p.m., with isolated hail up to one inch in diameter possible. Motorists should secure loose items and expect reduced visibility and brief road ponding during downpours.
The active pattern continues into Friday night with periods of rain and wind, but conditions improve by Saturday morning. Highs on Saturday will fall to the mid-60s, nearly 15 degrees cooler than Friday’s peak near 80°F. Gusty northwest winds will continue, but sunshine is expected to return by Sunday.
Looking ahead, Green Bay will see quieter conditions early next week before another storm chance returns Tuesday night into Wednesday. Spotty showers may redevelop, but no severe weather is currently expected.
🌤️ 5-Day Spring Weather Outlook for Green Bay, WI
- Saturday [May 17]: Chance of morning showers, breezy, high near 65°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, pleasant, high near 58°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, slight chance of showers after 1 a.m., high near 57°F
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers, cooler with a high near 56°F
- Wednesday: Isolated showers early, high near 57°F
