Milwaukee is starting Tuesday, but the calm will not last all week. The broader region should warm to the upper 70s north to lower or middle 80s south before showers and thunderstorms become more likely after dark.
Warm Afternoon Gives Way To Storms
Tuesday afternoon should stay mostly dry, with clouds breaking for some partial sunshine and south winds around 5 to 10 mph. The latest outlook from the National Weather Service puts the main period later Tuesday night into early Wednesday, with thunderstorms likely later at night.
A few storms could produce gusty winds, and locally heavy rainfall is possible as the storm system moves through. The National Weather Service forecast widespread rainfall totals of 0.1 to 0.75 inch from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with locally higher amounts, while the chance of precipitation rises to about 60% Tuesday night.
Wednesday Starts Wet Then Dries Out
Showers and thunderstorms are likely before noon Wednesday. Wednesday should be mild and humid, with winds shifting west and conditions becoming dry Wednesday afternoon.
The updated timing and lower rainfall estimate mark a meaningful shift from Monday’s earlier outlook, which called for a wetter overnight period. Anyone with evening plans should keep an eye on the sky, particularly after sunset, when the odds of downpours and lightning increase.
Sunny Thursday Leads Into More Weekend Chances
Thursday looks like the reset button, with sunshine and a high near 75. Friday should remain sunny and mild near 76 degrees, although a slight chance of rain returns late Friday night and continues into Saturday morning.
Saturday's high should reach the upper 70s to lower 80s under mostly dry conditions, while Sunday and Monday bring additional chances for showers and thunderstorms. No watches, warnings or advisories are currently listed for Milwaukee County.
