The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the upcoming week, affecting regions including east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin. Today's forecast predicts mostly sunny skies with highs nearing 78 degrees, transitioning into a partly cloudy evening as temperatures dip to around 63 degrees, according to NWS Milwaukee.
Looking ahead, Milwaukee residents should to prepare for a more turbulent Tuesday, with showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Conditions are to be breezy with south winds reaching 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph and a 60 percent chance of precipitation. New rainfall of less than a tenth of an inch is expected, though thunderstorms could bring higher amounts.
The forecast for tomorrow night does not let up, promising showers and potentially more thunderstorms, with a low nearing 55 degrees. According to the same weather outlook, the chance of precipitation skyrockets to 90 percent, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
On Wednesday, the stormy theme continues, with a 60 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms persisting through the day. Temperatures will hover around 62 degrees. "New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible," the National Weather Service warns. A moderate to high swim risk is expected at Lake Michigan beaches due to gusty winds and elevated waves tomorrow. Meanwhile, daytime temperatures will gradually rise through the week, with a high near 71 degrees by Sunday.
Residents in the Lake Michigan beach areas, particularly Sheboygan County, should heed warnings of a moderate swim risk both today and tonight. The NWS statement advises to "Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets" and urges beachgoers to "always have a flotation device with you in the water." With low chances for additional thunderstorms later in the week, it's essential for the public to stay informed and exercise caution during this period of uncertain and potentially hazardous weather.
