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Published on March 27, 2025
Wisconsin Braces for Potential Hail and Thunderstorms as Milwaukee Eyes Rainy OutlookSource: Unsplash/ Luke Southern

The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan has released a statement highlighting potential adverse weather for parts of Wisconsin, including the possibility of scattered thunderstorms that may bring about hail starting tonight. With this weather scenario unfolding, residents in east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin should be prepared for abrupt weather changes and potential hazardous conditions.

As we look to the coming days, thunderstorm chances are expected to continue into Friday morning. These thunderstorms are set to persist, potentially striking again Friday night through Saturday morning, and might make another appearance Saturday night into early Sunday. In their outlook, the NWS warns that, "Rain may mix with or change to snow Sunday night into Monday." Residents should be ready to adapt to quickly to the evolving weather patterns.

Today's weather in Milwaukee sees a mostly cloudy sky, with a slight chance of rain in the morning hours and a high of approximately 55 degrees. However, tonight the forecast indicates a 40 percent chance of rain, which implies that Milwaukee could be waking up to wet conditions. The NWS detailed forecast, accessible through their website, provides more specifics for those interested in the hour-by-hour developments.

For the weekend, the situation seems to grow more uncertain with a 70 percent chance of rainfall on Saturday and similarly high precipitation possibilities stretching into the following week. Temperatures are anticipated to drop, and Milwaukee residents will need to prepare to witness their city blanket by a mix of precipitation types. The NWS states, "New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible," indicating the potential for significant accumulation.