MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Overnight skies across Wisconsin could deliver a rare mix of patchy ground fog and a dazzling Northern Lights display. Drivers should watch for reduced visibility along I-94 and the Kettle Moraine region through early Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, fog will linger overnight into Tuesday morning, creating hazardous driving conditions in east-central and southeast Wisconsin. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center adds that a strong solar storm could spark aurora sightings as far south as Wisconsin, Michigan, and even parts of Kentucky if skies stay clear.
Locally, calm winds and patchy fog will clear by mid-morning Tuesday, giving way to sunshine and highs near 77 in Milwaukee. Fog-prone valleys along the Kettle Moraine should remain extra cautious during the early commute. By Wednesday, a stronger system moves in with widespread showers and thunderstorms likely during the late morning into afternoon. Some storms could bring heavy downpours, prompting potential ponding on urban streets.
Travelers should allow extra time Tuesday morning, keep headlights on in low visibility, and avoid sudden braking on highways. Residents hoping to catch the aurora should head away from city lights and check the northern horizon after midnight.
Conditions calm again Thursday before a chance of showers returns Friday. Clearer skies and seasonable temperatures arrive this weekend, a reminder that meteorological fall has officially begun.
More updates are expected as storm chances increase midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 77. Fog possible early morning.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 72.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 66.
- Friday: Partly sunny, chance of showers, high near 68.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 67.
