The National Weather Service in Milwaukee is forecasting a mix of sunny days and thunderstorm chances for the upcoming week, including the Fourth of July weekend, with temperatures potentially cresting into the 90s. According to their latest update, there's a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with a high reaching up to a warm 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity, sitting at a sticky 69 percent, might just be the precursor to the thunderstorms forecasted for later in the week.
Tonight, the weather should mostly clear up, offering a break from the day's heat with a low around 67 degrees, while West winds push at a gentle 5 to 10 mph. The outlook for Independence Day and heading into the weekend suggests rising temperatures and escalating chances for thunderstorms, and with the South wind kicking up to 10 mph, it's best to keep your outdoor plans flexible.
The Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a heads up on "very warm and humid conditions" for the Fourth of July and following Saturday, predicting heat indices that could make it feel uncomfortably hot, wavering between the mid to upper 90s. Tomorrow's forecasts project sunny skies with a chance of thunderstorms rolling through in the late afternoon and evening, potentially bringing gusty winds along for the ride.
From Friday night into Saturday, residents should expect partly cloudy skies and maintain a watchful eye as the chances for showers and thunderstorms crank up to a significant 50 percent, the weather predictions suggest that these aren't just your garden variety showers, but may indeed pack quite a splash with locally heavy rainfall possible. Spotter activation isn't anticipated at this time, but those with outdoor plans may want to stay tuned to updates as the week progresses.
