The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region, highlighting the potential for some severe weather conditions, including damaging winds and possible tornadoes, particularly in areas west of Madison. Winds today are expected to reach up to 40 mph, and Milwaukee residents should prepare for a stormy night ahead as there's a forecasted 90% chance of rain, potentially escalating into thunderstorms with damaging gusts, as per the NWS website.
Tonight's thunderstorms could prove to be intense, with a chance for some strong to severe storms, and while the majority of concern is for regions west of Madison, Milwaukee should remain vigilant; strong wind gusts could cause damage, and there's a risk of tornadoes with this intense storm. Heavy rain is also expected, leading to a night of stormy weather. According to the NWS Milwaukee forecast, this bout of weather is expected to persist, with Thursday morning's commutes potentially being affected by lingering thunderstorms.
As the cold front passes, residents in Milwaukee and surrounding regions should anticipate a wind shift; Thursday's winds will hail from the south at speeds of 15 to 25 mph, but as the day progresses and the front moves through, they'll swing westward with possible gusts reaching up to 40 mph. Milwaukee's NWS office suggests 35 to 45 mph wind gusts are forecast Thursday afternoon behind a cold front, indicating a brusque transition and the ushering in of significantly cooler temperatures that evening.
This weekend's forecast includes sunny skies on Friday with a high of 52 degrees, dropping to around 40 degrees at night. On Saturday night, there's a 40% chance of showers, creating a mix of pleasant autumn days and the possibility of rain.
