The National Weather Service in Milwaukee is predicting a soggy day with rain expected to persist mainly before 1 p.m. and an assured 100 percent chance of precipitation; residents should anticipate new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, as part of a larger system that's bringing a small possibility of a wintry mix to parts of central Wisconsin in the early morning hours. Those heading out can expect temperatures to sit uncomfortably at a high near 41 degrees with an east wind blowing at 10 to 15 mph, while wind chill values will make it feel more like a brisk 32 degrees, the NWS Milwaukee reports.
Looking ahead into the night, the skies are set to transition from cloudy to partly cloudy, giving way to lower temperatures around 36 degrees and winds softening to the northeast at 5 to 10 mph, the upcoming week however seems to take on a milder temperament with mostly cloudy days leading up to Wednesday and a high near 45 degrees as the northeast wind settles at around 5 mph before turning southeast in the afternoon, according to the same NWS update.
The latter half of the week shows promise for those weary of the cold, as Thursday's forecast promises a slim 20 percent chance of rain after noon with a mostly cloudy sky giving way to a higher temperature near 53 degrees, while the night cools down to a low around 34 degrees with a calm northwest wind, and the respite from the rain seems short-lived, as no hazardous weather is expected from Wednesday through Monday, but as is common with Midwestern weather, residents should stay tuned for updates.
The following week sees a sunny outlook, with Friday boasting mostly sunny skies and a high near 47 degrees, complemented by a consistent northwest wind at 5 to 10 mph, and as we head into the weekend, Saturday stays mostly sunny with temperatures creeping up to a high near 48 degrees and the night slightly chillier at a low around 35 degrees, the NWS's Hazardous Weather Outlook reflects no significant threats on the horizon, stating, "No hazardous weather is expected at this time," granting a reprieve in the areas of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin.
