Residents across the Milwaukee region should brace themselves for a mix of volatile weather conditions as the National Weather Service in Milwaukee reports a cold front crossing the area. The immediate forecast promises a blend of scattered showers, thunderstorms, and potential frost in the upcoming days. The National Weather Service issued a statement detailing today's high at approximately 55°F with gusty northwest winds around 10 mph. The chance of rainfall reaches 70%, with new precipitation barely topping a tenth of an inch, except potentially higher during thunderstorms.
By tonight, those conditions are expected to intensify to include thunderstorms, citing an 80% chance of precipitation. According to the latest National Weather Service update, Milwaukee can anticipate rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. This prediction points towards a wet conclusion to Columbus Day and a moisture-laden start into Tuesday. The National Weather Service report also urges readiness to confront likely thunderstorms that are expected to continue occasionally to batter the region through early Tuesday.
A significant temperature drop will accompany the wet conditions, with Tuesday night forecasts predicting widespread frost, primarily after 5 am, as low temperatures drop to around 33°F. Residents should take heed of these conditions, potentially preparing for measures to protect sensitive vegetation. Coming days offer a brief respite with a return to sunshine and highs nearing more pleasant temperatures—expecting Wednesday to reach up to 57°F.
However, the reprieve will be short-lived as according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan outlook, the area will grapple with more frost and freeze conditions on Wednesday and Thursday nights. As Friday approaches, a gradual warming trend appears on the horizon, with sunny skies lifting the high to nearly 67°F, and the weekend could peak at 70°F, finally offering Milwaukee residents a slice of fall tranquility.
The National Weather Service has also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, highlighting the potential storms near Lake Michigan and the frost risk in south-central Wisconsin, emphasizing that spotters won't be needed. Residents and local authorities should stay updated via the National Weather Service website as the week unfolds, accommodating for any changes in forecasts.