Residents in and around Milwaukee should brace for a wet and potentially stormy week ahead, as the National Weather Service in Milwaukee forecasts a series of showers and thunderstorms starting tonight and carrying on through Tuesday. The Hazardous Weather Outlook warns of "widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms" and the possibility of brief heavy downpours that could lead to localized urban and small stream flooding as well as minor river rises.
This evening, the skies will darken with rain expected mainly after 3 p.m., with new precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible; the chance of precipitation is 90%, and Southeast winds could gust as high as 30 mph, which is only a precursor to tonight's circumstances where thunderstorms may intensify after midnight and patchy fog will set in, with new rainfall totals reaching between a quarter and half an inch.
Heading into tomorrow, the hazardous weather pattern persists. Rain and thunderstorms are expected after 3 p.m., with an 80% chance of continued precipitation and potential for heavier rainfall during thunderstorms. By tomorrow night, the likelihood of rain, possibly accompanied by a thunderstorm, reaches 100%, with substantial new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
The weather pattern is set to culminate on Tuesday with more thunderstorms accompanied by a breezy south wind and an unyielding 100% chance of rain, while Tuesday night offers a small respite, reducing to a 30 percent chance of pre-midnight rain; from there, the atmosphere gradually shifts—Wednesday through Friday sees a return of sunshine and clear skies, with temperatures hovering around the mid-50s, and the weekend maintains the cooler, drier tone, albeit with a slight chance of rain.
For those in affected areas, the National Weather Service stresses the importance of staying informed and remaining cautious of conditions conducive to flooding. As the rain events unfold, residents are advised to monitor forecasts and be wary of rising water levels in their surroundings.
