Milwaukee is waking up Friday to mostly cloudy skies, temperatures near 70 degrees and patchy fog that could make the morning commute a little murkier than usual. The fog should fade after sunrise, giving way to a partly sunny afternoon with a high near 78.
Fog First, Then A Mostly Sunny Afternoon
Patchy fog may linger through about 8 a.m., with some pockets of dense fog reducing visibility to less than a mile, particularly in low-lying areas. Drivers should use low-beam headlights and leave extra space between vehicles until conditions improve.
After the fog lifts, northeast winds will run 5 to 10 mph while clouds break up through the afternoon. Rain chances remain low during the day, and no watches or warnings are listed for the area.
Stormier Saturday, Cooler Turn Sunday
Clouds thicken Friday night, when showers and thunderstorms could move into the region after 1 a.m. The chance of rain is around 40%, and the National Weather Service says the storm track remains uncertain, though strong to severe storms are not expected. The National Weather Service says any rainfall could be efficient, with heavier showers possible where storms develop.
Saturday looks like the wettest day of the weekend, with showers and thunderstorms likely before early afternoon and additional chances later in the day. Milwaukee could reach 79 degrees, while Saturday night stays mostly cloudy with a low near 71 and another 50% chance of showers and storms.
Sunday brings a warmer high near 83 but another 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms, especially from the morning into the afternoon. A northwest wind shift should usher in less humid air by Sunday night, when temperatures fall to around 66.
Early Next Week Offers A Brief Reset
Monday looks sunny and noticeably more comfortable, with a high near 77 and a low around 63. Tuesday should be mostly sunny with a high near 79, but rain chances return Tuesday night and continue into Wednesday, when showers and thunderstorms are possible and the high reaches about 75.
On the lake, breezier southeast winds and building waves are expected late Friday night into Saturday, with small-craft conditions possible. Boaters and paddle-sport users should check the latest nearshore forecast before heading out.
