Milwaukee is waking up to a gray, soggy start on Saturday, April 4, with temperatures around 37°F at 5:35 a.m. CDT and scattered showers already in the mix. A few thunderstorms could roll through through mid-morning, and gusty south winds plus spotty downpours may slow the morning drive, especially in low-lying spots. Skies stay unsettled, but highs are still expected to reach near 53°F this afternoon before the breeze hangs on into the evening, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Morning Showers And Gusty Winds
The steadiest showers and a few thunderstorms are most likely before 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4, with south winds of 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to land in the quarter to half-inch range, with some isolated heavier pockets possible, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee.
Flood, Travel And Lake Impacts
Forecasters say additional showers moving from west to east could stack up locally, with some neighborhoods pushing toward an inch of rain. That raises the odds for ponding on roads and quick rises on small streams and rivers. Nearshore Lake Michigan is under a Small Craft Advisory through 1 p.m. Sunday, April 5, with winds and choppy waves creating hazardous conditions for smaller boats. Drivers are urged to steer clear of standing water and budget extra time along lakefront routes and low-lying intersections, per the National Weather Service.
Weekend Outlook
Sunday, April 5 is on track to be drier and brighter, with mostly sunny skies and highs near 51°F, though breezy west winds will stick around. Monday, April 6 looks cooler, with highs near 45°F. A more active pattern returns Tuesday night into the middle of next week, bringing back renewed chances for showers and thunderstorms.
