Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Gray skies could turn into wet pavement after 1 p.m., starting several days of unsettled weather across southeastern Wisconsin.
According to the National Weather Service, Milwaukee has an 80% chance of showers today. The high reaches 78 degrees with southwest winds near 10 mph.
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport reported 68 degrees before 8 a.m. Humidity stood at 70%, with mostly cloudy skies across the airport.
Rainfall through this afternoon could total less than one-tenth inch. Higher amounts remain possible where thunderstorms develop.
Drivers using I-43, I-94 and I-794 should prepare for changing road conditions during the afternoon and evening commute periods. Slow down on wet pavement.
The rain threat does not disappear quickly. Showers remain likely into early Sunday morning, with thunderstorms possible after 4 a.m.
Sunday carries a 30% thunderstorm chance before 10 a.m. Then sunshine could break through as temperatures surge to 85 degrees.
Monday turns warmer at 87 degrees. A 20% shower chance remains before 1 p.m., keeping umbrellas useful for early plans.
Tuesday also reaches 87. Thunderstorm chances stand at 30% after 1 p.m., increasing to 40% Tuesday night.
Wednesday cools slightly to 84 degrees while maintaining a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The supplied NWS outlook does not identify a specific tornado threat for Milwaukee. Still, thunderstorms can change quickly, so monitor any later alerts.
No snow, freezing temperatures or flash-freezing conditions appear in the provided data. Lows remain well above freezing, ranging from the upper 60s to mid-70s.
Thursday brings a cooler high near 80, while Friday reaches 79. Shower chances continue, suggesting the unsettled pattern may linger.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Today: Showers mainly after 1 p.m.; 80% chance. High 78.
- Sunday: 30% storm chance before 10 a.m.; partly sunny. High 85.
- Monday: 20% shower chance before 1 p.m. High 87.
- Tuesday: 30% storm chance after 1 p.m. High 87.
- Wednesday: 20% shower and thunderstorm chance. High 84.
