Residents across Milwaukee and nearby counties are waking up to a blanket of fog this morning, with the National Weather Service reporting visibility down to five miles and a heavy mist setting the scene. Temperatures are humid, registering at 70°F with a thick dewpoint of 68°F. The day's weather promises to clear up with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s, but the air carries the memory of distant wildfires, with patchy smoke forecasted to linger before noon. Winds from the southeast are expect to gently stir at speeds between 5 and 10 mph, as per NWS.
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, warning of PM2.5 levels high enough to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. It's the kind of morning to consider leaving the jog for another day, especially for folks in eastern portions of southern Wisconsin. "Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense," advised the Wisconsin DNR, according to the National Weather Service. Asthma sufferers are reminded to follow their action plan and keep relief medication close at hand, as conditions are to expected to improve by noon Wednesday.
Looking ahead, the rest of the week bristles with the potential for scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly from tomorrow through the following Tuesday. The likelihood of a stormy sky dances around 20 to 40 percent, hinting at the need to keep an umbrella close by. Nighttime lows are to hover in the high 60s to low 70s, while the daytime will bring hotter temperatures, climbing to a hot 91°F by Saturday.
Despite the probability for inclement weather, the National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook suggests that "spotter activation will not be needed." This indicates the storms rolling in may refrain from reaching severe thresholds. As the week progresses, Milwaukee residents should keep a close eye on the evolving weather conditions, particularly late Saturday through early next week, when the chances for showers and thunderstorms are to subtly ramp up again. For more detailed forecasts, visit NWS Milwaukee.
