Milwaukee is expected to experience a shift from clear skies to a prolonged rainy pattern over the coming week, according to the National Weather Service. Today’s sunny conditions, with a high near 57 degrees, will give way to increasing clouds tonight, with lows around 46 degrees.
Rain is anticipated to start after 4 p.m. on Sunday, with an 80% chance of precipitation and gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The forecast indicates that rain is likely to continue over the next several days, with possible thunderstorms during the evenings. "Chance of precipitation is 100%," states the NWS forecast for Sunday night, which also warns of potential thunderstorms after 1 a.m. and a low of 56 degrees. Rain and thunderstorms are possible again on Monday afternoon, with temperatures peaking near 68 degrees. Rainfall amounts on Monday could range from half an inch to three-quarters of an inch.
This wet pattern is expected to persist through Tuesday, with highs near 66 degrees and sustained southwest winds between 10 to 15 mph. Another half-inch of rain is possible before precipitation tapers off Tuesday night.
By midweek, the forecast projects mostly sunny skies from Wednesday through Friday, with highs in the mid-50s. However, there remains a slight chance of rain on Friday. Milwaukee residents can expect a temporary break in the rainy conditions midweek, with mostly sunny weather before another slight chance of rain heading into the weekend.
