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Milwaukee Braces for Potential Severe Weather as National Weather Service Issues Alert

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Published on April 18, 2025
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The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan is closely monitoring upcoming weather patterns, as residents may face a mix of thunderstorms and potentially severe conditions. According to their latest update, a forecast for Milwaukee points to a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 pm today, with a high near 72 degrees. Strong southern winds are to be expected to accompany the impending storms.

Tonight's weather takes a turn with a 60% likelihood of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, then a slight chance of showers between 1 am and 4 am. Local residents can anticipate a low around 43 degrees, as winds shift from southwest to north following midnight. The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan warns that large hail and damaging winds are the main concerns if a few storms reach severe levels.

Looking ahead to the weekend, tomorrow is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 54 degrees. Tomorrow night’s forecast anticipates continued cloud cover, with a low around 39 degrees. The pattern of potentially tumultuous weather persists into Sunday with a 50 percent chance of showers after 1 pm, followed by a 90 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm Sunday night. The southeast wind is expected to pick up, reaching 10 to 15 mph.

Next week anticipates an early start with a purported 50 percent chance of showers on Monday and the possibility of wind gusts as high as 25 mph. The rest of the week offers a reprieve from the heavy rains, showing a 20 percent chance of showers through Thursday, amid intervals of partly sunny skies and highs around the mid-60s. As the community braces for the upcoming weather disturbances, the Hazardous Weather Outlook by the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan cautions that "spotter activation may be needed today," signaling that the potential for severe storms warrants close monitoring and preparedness among local weather spotters and safety officials alike.