Early Friday morning brings clear skies and readings near 64°F at General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE). Rain showers are likely before 3 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, with a high near 67°F and a 60% chance of precipitation. Expect a few tenths of an inch of rain, with occasional heavier bursts that could slow the afternoon commute.
Afternoon Rain And Your Commute
Scattered rain will be most likely from late morning into early afternoon, with the wettest window before about 3 p.m. Plan for extra travel time, since roads can become slick quickly when brief heavy downpours move through. If you have outdoor plans, shifting them indoors or earlier in the day is your safest bet.
Boaters And The Lakeshore
Small boats should stay on the trailer north of Port Washington into the early afternoon, as a nearshore Small Craft Advisory remains in effect and dense fog may cut visibility on Lake Michigan. The National Weather Service Milwaukee is warning of building waves and squally rain that could create hazardous conditions for small craft, so shoreline anglers and recreational boaters should keep a close eye on updates before heading out.
Weekend Outlook
High pressure will bring a drier, cooler weekend, with highs in the mid-50s and cooler readings right along the lakeshore. Showers and thunderstorms return late Sunday into Monday, and some spots could see as much as an inch of rain, with gusts near 30 mph Monday night. After last Wednesday's rounds of heavy rain that caused localized flooding in parts of the county, the ground is still primed to run off water quickly, so keep an eye on local alerts if you have outdoor plans.
