Milwaukee is starting Monday with clear skies, calm conditions and temperatures in the low 60s before the city warms to a sunny high near 77 degrees. The pleasant setup will not last all week, with thunderstorms and potentially heavy rain arriving Tuesday night and continuing through Wednesday.
Clear Monday Gives Way To Warmer Tuesday
Monday night should stay mostly clear, with temperatures dipping to around 62 degrees and light southerly winds. Tuesday turns warmer and mostly sunny, with a high near 85 and southwest winds between 5 and 10 mph.
Lake Michigan beachgoers should use extra caution early Monday, when a moderate swim risk remains for beaches in Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties. The National Weather Service advises staying away from dangerous areas such as piers and breakwalls.
Storms May Bring Heavy Rain And Flooding
Showers and thunderstorms become likely after 7 p.m. Tuesday as clouds increase and the front moves south. The chance of precipitation rises to about 70%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible overnight.
Wednesday looks like the wettest part of the stretch, with rain showers before early afternoon followed by more likely showers and thunderstorms. The forecast calls for an 80% chance of precipitation, a high near 77 and roughly a half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain during the day.
More showers and thunderstorms could continue Wednesday night, and some storms may produce heavy rain. Another 1 to 2 inches is possible, raising the risk of localized flooding from multiple rounds of rainfall.
Sunshine Returns For The End Of The Week
Thursday brings a lingering 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 78. Friday looks much quieter and sunny near 80, while Saturday and Sunday reach the low 80s with mostly sunny conditions and only a slight chance of storms.
Outdoor plans are easiest Monday, Tuesday afternoon and late in the week, while Tuesday night through Wednesday night may require a backup plan. Drivers should watch for ponding water and reduced visibility during the heaviest downpours.
