Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Mother’s Day Weekend in southeast Wisconsin is shaping up to be warm, sunny, and occasionally windy—ideal for outdoor plans, but not without caution. Drivers and eventgoers should prepare for wind gusts up to 25 mph Saturday afternoon, particularly near I-94 and open areas around Milwaukee.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be sunny with highs near 62°F and northwest winds reaching 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph by midday. Sunday remains clear and warmer, hitting 67°F before peaking at 74°F Monday. Winds will shift east to south, maintaining speeds between 5 to 15 mph through the weekend.
Sunny skies will dominate Saturday and Sunday, offering near-perfect conditions for Mother’s Day brunches, lakefront outings, or trail walks across Waukesha County and along Milwaukee’s shoreline. Still, strong afternoon winds Saturday could disrupt outdoor setups, so anchoring tents and securing decorations is advised.
Looking ahead, Monday continues the summer-like trend, with highs in the mid-70s and clear skies. However, changes are on the horizon. A 20% chance of showers returns Tuesday afternoon, growing to a 30% chance by Thursday.
Five-Day Outlook for Milwaukee:
- Saturday: Sunny, high 62°F, wind gusts to 25 mph
- Sunday: Sunny, high 67°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 74°F
- Tuesday: Slight chance of PM showers, high near 70°F
- Thursday: 30% chance of showers, high near 73°F
