Milwaukee is getting one more bright, mild day before the forecast turns noticeably more autumnal. Tuesday will be sunny with a high near 74 degrees, but showers and a few thunderstorms may move in during the evening.
Sunny Tuesday Gives Way To Evening Showers
Most of Tuesday should be ideal for errands, walks and outdoor plans. A chance of showers is in the forecast for later in the day.
A few showers could drift farther north. The forecast discussion says strong or severe storms are not expected, but a rumble of thunder is possible and rainfall totals should remain light.
Cooler Weather Builds Through The Week
Wednesday will be partly sunny and cooler, with a high near 62 degrees and a northeast breeze. Thursday could bring rain showers, with a high near 59 degrees.
Precipitation may linger late Thursday night, while temperatures fall to around 45 degrees.
Friday Brings Strong Winds And A Chilly Night
Friday will turn mostly sunny, with possible northwest gusts of 30 to 40 mph. The high will only reach about 55 degrees, so Milwaukee residents may want to secure loose outdoor items before the strongest winds arrive.
Friday night could bring the first real taste of fall, with mostly clear skies and temperatures dropping to around 37 degrees. Widespread frost is not expected because of clouds and lingering winds, though a few spots may approach freezing.
What Climatology Says About the First Freeze
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office says its 1980-to-2010 climatological record places the first temperature of 32 degrees or lower in most of southern Wisconsin in the first 10 days of October.
A Colder Weekend
The weekend is expected to be colder.
