If you thought the fickle beast that is Mother Nature was about to give Milwaukee a break, well, don't get your hopes up too high. According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, the city is set to experience a series of sunny spells and stormy nights ahead. The Milwaukee area should brace itself for a mixed bag of weather conditions, starting with a sunny day today with a high near 77 degrees and light southeast winds coming in at 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. But don't let the sunny skies fool you—the rain's about to crash the party. A 30 percent chance of rain is expected after 5 am tonight, with the weather taking a southwesterly shift at 5 to 10 mph.
Now get ready to rumble through your umbrellas, because come Wednesday, there's an 80 percent chance that showers and thunderstorms will be joining the daytime mix, following a cloudy night. New rainfall amounts might range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch—though this could quickly escalate in the midst of thunderstorms. For those planning any outdoor shenanigans, it might just be the perfect time to pivot to plan B. The NWS points to a high near 72 and a persistent southwest wind between 10 to 15 mph to make up the day.
But all is not lost for the sun worshippers among us. Thursday should serve up a mostly sunny scenario with a high near 63 and a brisk west wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph. Don't get too settled though; showers are likely to return, mainly after 1 am on Thursday night. The southwest wind will continue to swoop in at 10 to 15 mph, accompanied by a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
Just when you thought it was safe to put away the rain gear, Friday sneaks in with a 20 percent chance of morning showers. But surprise, surprise, it will clear up partly by the afternoon with a high near 64 and a west wind around 15 mph. The rest of the week seems to forego any major weather drama, with mostly clear skies over the weekend, promising sunny days and cool, clear nights. Talk about a meteorological rollercoaster.
In terms of weather hazards, the outlook appears tame for the Milwaukee region, with spotter activation not being necessary at this time. However, the special weather statement released earlier this morning notes "areas of fog this morning," particularly along and west of the Kettle Moraine.
