Residents of Milwaukee and surrounding areas can expect a cool and partly cloudy week ahead, according to the National Weather Service. The forecast, starting today, indicates a high of 55 degrees with winds coming from the north before shifting northeast in the afternoon. As the evening approaches, temperatures are set to dip to a low around 41 degrees, with a consistent northeast wind around 10 mph. For those planning to venture outdoors, it's advisable to dress in layers to adapt to the changing temperatures.
Heading into Monday, the skies will remain partly sunny with a high around 52 degrees, but the winds will pick up, coming from the northeast at 10 to 15 mph. This wind could make it feel brisker than the thermometer suggests. A chance of showers emerges Monday night, with a 30 percent probability after 1am, and the potential for gusts reaching up to 25 mph as detailed by the National Weather Service. The showers are expected to intensify into Tuesday, bringing about 80 percent chance of precipitation and new amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
The rainy pattern is likely to continue into Tuesday night, with a 70 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am, and winds still gusting as high as 25 mph. Those who haven't packed their umbrellas might want to reconsider. The remainder of the week offers a mixed bag, with Wednesday presenting a 40 percent chance of showers and a high near 54 degrees. After a few more potentially wet days, the weekend is looking more promising with mostly sunny skies and highs around 60 degrees.
The National Weather Service also issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region, warning of isolated areas of frost tonight along the Kettle Moraine, and in central & east-central Wisconsin. While no further hazardous weather is expected throughout the rest of the week, such conditions serve as a reminder that in these parts, spring can still toss up a cold shoulder. As we head into a season of transition, where blooms are tempered by chills, and sunshine is often followed by showers, Milwaukeeans can be thankful for the heartier aspects of their wardrobe still at hand.
