The National Weather Service in Milwaukee has issued a detailed forecast for the coming days, hinting to a mix of partly sunny skies, potential showers, and thunderstorms for the region. According to the official report, today will see a high near 77 with winds shifting southeast, and a chance of rain will start creeping in later tonight with the possibility of thunderstorms after 2 am.
As tomorrow dawns, the likelihood of showers and thunderstorms begins to increase, particularly post afternoon. The thermometer may touch a high near 86, with a southwest breeze gently nudging between 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night may well turn more tumultuous, with showers and thunderstorms more likely, and then possibly intensifying after 1 am. The chance of precipitation on this night is pegged at 70 percent, with new rainfall potentially accruing between a quarter and half of an inch.
Coming into Wednesday, the NWS warns of showers and perhaps a thunderstorm with highs teetering around 75. The day might begin with a southeast wind but expect it to swing southwestward as the day ages. Here, the probability of rain peaks at 90 percent, threatening between three-quarters and one inch of fresh rainfall. In contrast, Wednesday night takes a calmer stance, only offering a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Juneteenth celebrations might just dodge the rain with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm; otherwise, it's sunshine with a high near 78. Thursday's narrative follows suit with similar chances of precipitation before the sun dips below the horizon. However, as we stretch into Friday, we're told to expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms come evening time. Saturday shapes up to be warmer, boasting a high near 86, but not entirely free from the threat of rain.
In terms of potential hazards, the forecast calls attention to the chance of storms, particularly west of Madison today, and again in the afternoon stretching into the overnight hours. This forecast serves citizens of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin with a handy heads-up on what to expect weather-wise. For the moment, however, "Spotter activation will not be needed at this time," offers the NWS, a brief reprieve in what appears to be an otherwise unsettled week.
