The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has reported an overcast sky with temperatures hovering around 42 degrees Fahrenheit this morning. The air, thick with an 82% humidity, carries a northwest wind traveling at a cool 9 mph, creating a wind chill that makes it feel more like 37 degrees. Visibility remains clear at 10 miles, although barometric pressure stands at 29.93 inches, according to the latest update from the National Weather Service.
The forecast for today predicts a continuation of cloudy skies with the mercury crawling up to a high near 46, propelled by a northwest wind that could gust as high as 25 mph. As the day transitions into night, the clouds are expected to linger. The temperature is anticipated to dip to around 35, with the northwest wind calming to between 5 and 10 mph. Information sourced directly from National Weather Service Milwaukee casts Milwaukee’s weather in a somber, grey light ahead of the weekend.
The weekend forecast doesn’t promise much reprieve from the cloud cover, with both Saturday and Sunday projected to be mostly cloudy. Saturday will see a high around 44 and a low close to 34. The minimal shift in the breeze turning west at 5 to 10 mph during the day isn’t expected to stir away the clouds. Conversely, Sunday comes with a slightly warmer promise of a high near 49, accompanied by a south wind moving at a similar pace. By nightfall, a subtle chance of rain creeps into the forecast, with cloud cover persisting and a low around 41 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking into the onset of next week, rain chances incrementally rise. Monday holds a 30 percent chance of rain post-noon with a projected high near 46. Variably cloudy skies then proceed to clear on Monday night, albeit with a brisk low around 26 and notable wind around 15 mph. "Mostly sunny, with a high near 36," states the National Weather Service, offering a concise snapshot of the day. But as Wednesday rolls in, the chance of precipitation returns, increasing to 30 percent alongside partly sunny conditions and a high near 38. That same possibility of rain extends into Wednesday night, which will contend with lows around 28.
As the community prepares for Thanksgiving Day traditions, the weather remains an unforgotten guest at the table. National Weather Service reports suggest a 40 percent chance of rain amidst mostly cloudy skies and an expected high near 39 degrees. Those planning to celebrate the holiday outdoors or traveling to gatherings will have to stay tuned to the skies, possibly needing to make accommodations for the unsteady weather elements in play.
