Milwaukee is waking up to a gray, cool Sunday, with patchy fog clinging to the lakefront and temperatures hovering near 64°F. The murk should thin by mid-morning, giving way to mostly cloudy skies and a high near 75°F, with northeast winds at 5–15 mph. Mariners and anyone traveling along the shoreline should be ready for reduced visibility through Sunday morning, July 5, 2026.
Foggy Morning, Shoreline Commute
Low-lying neighborhoods and the lakefront could see visibility drop enough to slow commutes and make bike and ferry trips a bit dicey early on. The National Weather Service has a Dense Fog Advisory for parts of Lake Michigan through 10 a.m. Sunday; see the advisory from the National Weather Service for details. If you hit a wall of fog on the road, slow down, switch to low beams and give yourself extra stopping distance.
On the Water And Lakefront
Scattered showers over southern Lake Michigan may clip the far southern lakefront this morning, and a few storms are possible near Kenosha and Racine later today. Northeast winds are expected to pick up this afternoon, kicking up choppier conditions and helping keep the fog from rolling back in this evening. Boaters should delay nonessential outings until visibility improves and check local marine forecasts before heading out.
Afternoon And Week Ahead
Clouds should break for more sun later today, and Monday, July 6, 2026, looks sunnier with a high near 79°F. Temperatures climb further to near 86°F on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, before the next chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms arrives Wednesday, July 8, 2026, mainly in the afternoon and into Wednesday night, when brief heavy downpours and lightning are possible. The National Weather Service forecast keeps a warming trend into midweek with increased storm chances Wednesday and Thursday; check the latest updates from the National Weather Service.
Plan Ahead
Give yourself extra time for any shoreline travel this morning and keep midweek outdoor plans flexible in case storms pop up. Stay tuned to local forecasts through the day, and if you're on the water, carry proper safety gear and navigation lights until visibility improves.
