Milwaukee rolled into Thursday under a gray ceiling and a chill in the air, with temperatures stuck in the upper 50s at Mitchell International Airport. Skies are expected to brighten through the afternoon, with a high near 72°F and a northwest breeze of 10 to 15 mph keeping lakeside neighborhoods a bit cooler. A few isolated showers could pop up tonight between about 7 and 10 p.m., but forecasters are not calling for any widespread rain.
Afternoon Winds And Hit-Or-Miss Showers
By this afternoon, the clouds should give way to partly to mostly sunny skies while that steady northwest wind hangs on. A few spotty showers or even a brief rumble of thunder may drift through late this afternoon into the evening, but overall chances stay low and there are no watches or warnings in effect right now, according to the National Weather Service.
Juneteenth Outlook
Friday, June 19, which is Juneteenth, looks mostly dry during the daytime with a forecast high near 75°F, so parades and afternoon festivities should have comfortable weather. Forecasters say showers and a chance of thunderstorms become more likely Friday evening, so organizers and attendees may want a backup plan for nighttime events. The city’s main Juneteenth parade and festival are centered at Rose Park. More details are posted by Milwaukee County.
Weekend Snapshot
Saturday should warm into the upper 70s with mostly sunny skies after a slight chance of early morning showers. On Sunday, clouds increase with roughly a 40 to 50 percent chance of rain and new totals possibly between a quarter and a half inch in spots, while northeast breezes could leave lakeside areas feeling cooler. Monday settles down again with highs back in the upper 60s to near 70°F, offering a brief break before more scattered shower chances return later in the week. Boaters and shoreline visitors should keep an eye on conditions, as choppy waves and gusty pockets remain possible on Lake Michigan.
