Milwaukee, Wisconsin – A dry, sunny start to the week in Milwaukee may be short-lived as isolated rain showers return by late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service, southeast Wisconsin will enjoy mostly sunny skies and a high near 68°F on Monday, May 12. Winds will remain light out of the east, becoming calm by evening. But starting Monday night after 1 a.m., there’s a 20% chance of light showers that could dampen early Tuesday morning commutes, especially near major roadways like I-94 and I-43.
Though no widespread hazards are expected, residents are advised to monitor local weather updates if driving late Monday or early Tuesday. Tuesday will stay mostly cloudy with highs near 66°F, and a lingering 20% chance of additional rain in the afternoon. The real shift comes midweek.
By Thursday, the chance of precipitation rises sharply, with a 40–50% probability of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Thursday could hit a high of 74°F, marking a shift toward early summer warmth across southeastern Wisconsin.
Here’s a quick look at the five-day forecast for Milwaukee:
- Monday: Sunny, high near 68°F
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, slight chance of showers, high near 66°F
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 68°F
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m., high near 74°F
- Friday: Sunny and warm, high near 72°F
