As Milwaukee residents reach for their jackets and umbrellas, the National Weather Service in Milwaukee forecasts a mixed bag of weather conditions for the upcoming week. Starting with patchy fog that lifted earlier this morning, the city can expect cloudy skies and a high near 51, accompanied by a south wind gaining strength in the afternoon. Residents should prepare for potential showers tonight, as there's a 40 percent chance of rainfall mainly between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m, according to the National Weather Service.
Looking forward to Sunday, the slight chance of showers doesn't break the clouds, which are predicted to loom overhead for much of the day with highs reaching near 57 degrees. "A slight chance of showers before 9 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after noon," the National Weather Service detailed. As night falls, expect mostly cloudy conditions that are promised to clear up gradually, leading to a chillier low around 34 degrees.
Monday's forecast marks the start of a more consistent wet pattern, with rain likely after noon and a 60 percent chance of precipitation. The city will see increasing clouds, with a high near 54 degrees and light winds shifting eastwards and intensifying throughout the afternoon. Monday night will bring breezy conditions with rainfalls that could total between three quarters and one inch.
Heading into midweek, Tuesday offers rain likely before noon and gusty conditions; the temperatures are set to peg at a high near 60 degrees. While the National Weather Service anticipates "less than a tenth of an inch" of new precipitation, they also forecast a breezy southeast wind changing to southwest in the aftermath. Wednesday and Thursday tell a similar tale, with rain likely, mostly cloudy skies and highs chilling to near 45 and 42 degrees respectively. Such fluctuations of the elements demand consideration, preparation—lest we find ourselves at the whims of the cold and the damp.
The latter part of the week does offer some reprieve, as chances of rain decrease to 20 percent on Friday with partly sunny skies and a high near 41, as per the National Weather Service. While Milwaukee's weather may play coy, one thing is clear: umbrellas and warm layers remain the sensible attire for anyone venturing outdoors over the next several days.
