Milwaukee is getting a Sunday with temperatures rising to a comfortable high near 74. The dry stretch continues into Labor Day, but warmer, more humid air and storm chances return Tuesday night.
The forecast calls for Sunday morning fog and low clouds to lift gradually by mid-to-late morning, with some lower clouds lingering afterward, light east winds around 5 mph and no rain expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Labor Day Stays Sunny
Sunday night should be mostly clear, with a low around 62. Monday, September 7, looks similarly easygoing for outdoor plans: sunny, near 75, with light easterly flow and no rain in the forecast. According to the National Weather Service, Milwaukee’s average temperature in September 2015 was 67.6 degrees F, making it the city’s 5th warmest September on record.
Heat And Humidity Return Tuesday
Tuesday will turn warmer, with a high near 84 under partly sunny skies. The bigger change arrives Tuesday night, when storm chances increase into Wednesday.
Storms Linger Into Wednesday Morning
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible Wednesday. Highs may reach 83 before drier, cooler weather settles in.
The National Weather Service reported that heavy rain on September 6-7, 2016, produced two-day totals mainly between 1 and 3 inches, with up to 7 inches in some locations and localized flooding. According to the National Weather Service, a slow-moving low pressure system dropped 1 to 4 inches of rainfall across southern Wisconsin on September 28, 2023.
According to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, 98.4% of all stormwater and wastewater entering the regional sewer system has been captured and cleaned since 1994. A Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District facilities-plan document says approximately 40,000 residents and 1,000 jobs remain at risk of stormwater flooding. According to a Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District facilities-plan document, approximately 40,000 residents and 1,000 jobs remain at risk of stormwater flooding in the N. 30th Street Corridor area.
The end of the week looks mostly benign. The latest forecast sharpens the timing of the midweek turn after an earlier Hoodline holiday outlook highlighted the mild weekend setup.
