Milwaukee is waking up to a gray, soggy Thursday, with fog, rain and thunderstorms expected across the city before the weather finally turns the page. The high should reach about 66 degrees, but periods of heavy rain could make for a messy commute and create localized flooding concerns.
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office expects roughly 1.5 to 2.25 inches of rain across southern Wisconsin, with locally higher totals possible, according to the National Weather Service. Urban areas, small streams and low-lying spots could see flooding if the heaviest downpours line up over the same locations.
Rain Lingers Into Thursday Afternoon
Fog and rain are expected through the morning, with thunderstorms possible and rain chances near 100% for much of the day. Winds will shift from the south to the northwest at about 5 to 10 mph, while showers may continue into the afternoon before gradually easing later Thursday.
Drivers should expect reduced visibility at times and allow extra time, especially during heavier bursts. The rain is expected to taper Thursday night, with a low around 51 and only a 30% chance of additional showers before 9 p.m.; no watches or warnings are listed in the forecast provided.
Sunny, Cooler Weather Takes Over
Friday brings a sharp change: sunny skies, a high near 60 and a chilly low around 45 Friday night. Saturday should stay sunny and near 60, followed by another sunny day Sunday with temperatures climbing to about 66.
The pleasant stretch continues into Monday, when skies should remain sunny and the high will be near 59. Tuesday and Wednesday stay mostly sunny as well, with highs around 60 and 66, respectively, giving Milwaukee a much calmer start to the following week.
