Milwaukee is facing chilly temperatures and a blustery Friday, with showers expected mainly before noon. The high is expected to reach about 53 degrees, with blustery winds and peak gusts of 35 to 40 mph. The National Weather Service’s Milwaukee forecast gives the latest timing and wind outlook.
Afternoon Winds Bring The Biggest Discomfort
Any showers are expected mainly before noon Friday. The strongest winds are likely later Friday, especially near the lakeshore, where a Gale Warning is in effect through 10 p.m. for nearshore Lake Michigan waters. North winds could gust up to 40 knots, with waves of 7 to 10 feet; a few waterspouts could develop over open water. The National Weather Service marine warning says the waves could capsize or damage vessels.
The marine warning is more severe than a routine small-craft alert: the National Weather Service says a Gale Warning remains in effect on the nearshore waters through 10 p.m., with north winds gusting up to 40 knots and waves of 7 to 10 feet. The agency warns those conditions could capsize or damage vessels, and advises boaters to remain in port or seek safe harbor. The Milwaukee/Sullivan marine warning also covers the open waters of Lake Michigan, where higher waves are expected.
Frost Advisory Covers Milwaukee County
Temperatures will tumble Friday night, with a Frost Advisory in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. Milwaukee could drop to around 32 degrees, while the advisory warns temperatures as low as 30 degrees are possible in the covered counties; inland areas under a Freeze Warning could reach 28 degrees. The Milwaukee-area Frost Advisory and inland Freeze Warning are both in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday.
The cold risk varies across the region: Milwaukee County is under a Frost Advisory, while a Freeze Warning covers many inland southern Wisconsin counties. The advisories warn that frost may damage sensitive plants; the inland warning also cautions that a hard freeze could harm crops and unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are urged to cover or bring in tender plants before temperatures fall. The Milwaukee-area Frost Advisory lists temperatures as low as 30 degrees.
Sunshine Returns For A Warmer Week
Saturday will bring widespread frost early, followed by sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 50s. The warm-up accelerates Sunday and Monday, when highs should reach about 60 and 62 degrees, respectively. The National Weather Service forecast puts Saturday’s high in the mid to upper 50s.
Temperatures should reach around 70 degrees by Wednesday. Weather is expected to remain largely dry from Saturday through Thursday, though a weak shortwave could bring clouds and a few sprinkles Wednesday night.
