The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has forecasted a dynamic weather pattern for the week, starting with a chance of showers this afternoon. According to the NWS Milwaukee's latest update, there is a 30% chance of precipitation between 2 pm and 4 pm today, with temperatures expected to peak near 70 degrees Fahrenheit. A south wind is set to gently accompany today's weather, blowing at 10 to 15 mph. By tonight, skies are predicted to remain partly cloudy with a low around 50 degrees, while gusts could intensify to as high as 30 mph post-midnight as the wind shifts northwest.
The weather is expected to make a sharp turn in Milwaukee, with partly sunny skies gradually giving way to full sunshine on Wednesday. NWS Milwaukee projects a high near 57 degrees amid northwest winds that could reach up to 30 mph in gusts. The evening should bring mostly clear conditions with the mercury dipping to around 38 degrees. The trend towards clearer skies appears to steadily continue until Thursday night when showers are once again to potentially make an appearance.
Further into the week, Thursday promises sunny skies with temperatures soaring to around 62 degrees. The calm before the storm, perhaps, as the NWS Milwaukee details an 80% chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm between Thursday night and Friday morning. The forecast anticipates "New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible." Showers are expected to persist into Friday morning, with a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 pm, followed by mostly sunny conditions and highs potentially rebounding to the mid-60s. The wind, too, will remain persistent, shifting from southwest to north in the afternoon.
The NWS foresees a clear Friday night, with lows around 43 degrees, giving way to a sunny Saturday and a high near 57. Although the night may introduce some clouds, clear skies will reaffirm themselves come Sunday. However, the possibility of showers lurks around the start of the new week, with the NWS indicating a 20 percent chance of rainfall on Monday despite mostly sunny forecasts.
For the latest updates on the weather in Milwaukee and to stay informed on any potential changes to the forecast, visit the NWS Milwaukee website.
