Milwaukee, WI – A tranquil Sunday will give way to a multi-day period of unsettled weather, with increasing chances for thunderstorms beginning late Monday and peaking mid-week. Residents across southern Wisconsin should prepare for potential disruptions to daily commutes and outdoor activities, including the upcoming Juneteenth holiday on Thursday. The most significant weather is expected to arrive Tuesday and carry through Wednesday night, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region.
According to the National Weather Service office in Milwaukee/Sullivan, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms at times from Monday into the following week. The most probable timeframe for widespread activity is Tuesday into Wednesday night. While spotter activation is not anticipated at this time, residents should stay aware of changing conditions as the week progresses. The weather pattern could bring between a quarter and a half-inch of rain by Wednesday.
The work week will start quietly on Monday with mostly sunny skies and a high near 77 degrees, but clouds will increase by evening. By Tuesday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms climbs to 50 percent, primarily after 1 p.m., with a high around 64. Commuters along I-94 and I-43 should be prepared for potentially wet roadways during the afternoon drive.
The highest likelihood of storms arrives on Wednesday, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, some possibly occurring before 1 a.m. This could impact travel and any outdoor plans. For those planning Juneteenth celebrations on Thursday, there remains a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, so having an indoor alternative is advisable. This unsettled pattern is expected to linger into the weekend.
The five-day outlook for Milwaukee shows a significant shift:
- Sunday: [Partly Sunny] with a high near 71.
- Monday: [Mostly Sunny] with a high near 77.
- Tuesday: [Slight Chance T-storms] with a high near 64.
- Wednesday: [T-storms Likely] with a high near 75.
- Thursday (Juneteenth): [Chance T-storms] with a high near 77.
- Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms continues.
