Good news for those enjoying a mild Milwaukee autumn: the city is serving up a sunny forecast with temperatures hovering comfortably in the low to mid-80s. According to NWS Milwaukee, today's high is expected to reach a pleasant 84 degrees under clear skies, with a calm southwest wind cruising at 5 to 10 mph. Temperatures tonight are predicted to dip down only to around 65 degrees, ensuring a mostly clear evening perfect for outdoor dining or a late-night stroll along the city’s vibrant Riverwalk.
The coming weekend continues the trend of idyllic weather, with Saturday and Sunday forecasts promising more sunshine and highs in the low 80s. The south wind may pick up slightly, with speeds ranging from 5 to 15 mph, but that should only add to the day's comfort, encouraging Milwaukee residents to soak up the last of these temperate days. However, the weather will take a turn at the start of the new week—Monday brings a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, possibly leading into a wetter Tuesday morning.
Milwaukee’s local businesses are sure to capitalize on this weather, with many already advertising their patios and outdoor events for the weekend. As always, city dwellers should take full advantage of the sun-soaked Saturday and Sunday, as come Monday, the chances of outdoor lunches and lakeside jogs might be washed out by potential rainfall and thunder.
The transition to more volatile weather doesn't stop there; Monday night, things look to get even more unsettled. According to the latest update, there's a 60 percent chance of more showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible—so have that umbrella at the ready. Despite a likelihood of showers lingering into Tuesday, the rest of the week is looking up, with the sun making a return appearance and leading Milwaukee into what one can hope to be a series of crisp, clear October days.
