Milwaukee is getting an almost-summer Columbus Day, with scattered to broken clouds Monday morning thinning by midmorning and temperatures pushing toward 84 degrees. A southwest breeze will keep things moving, but the real change arrives Monday afternoon into the evening, when showers and thunderstorms are possible, with precipitation potential peaking from 5 p.m. to midnight.
Heat Peaks Monday Before Evening Storm Chance
Monday’s high could challenge Milwaukee’s October 12 record of 83 degrees, set in 1995, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan. The chance of rain stays low overall, but isolated showers or thunderstorms could develop between 7 and 11 p.m., with temperatures falling only to around 68 overnight.
The warmer-than-expected Monday is a notable update from the weekend setup covered in Sunday’s forecast. Outdoor plans should have a wide window during the day, though evening events could run into a stray shower, especially north and west of Milwaukee.
Sunny Tuesday Gives Way To Midweek Rain
Tuesday stays dry and sunny with a high near 77, followed by a cooler night with a 40% chance of rain showers after 7 p.m. Wednesday may begin with a few leftover showers before turning mostly cloudy, with the high settling near 64.
Thursday looks like the wettest day of the week, with rain showers likely after 7 a.m., a 70% chance of precipitation and possible rainfall totals between a quarter-inch and half an inch. The temperature will struggle to reach 63 degrees, making umbrellas and a warmer layer the better bet for commutes and outdoor plans.
Friday Brings Wind And A Sharp Cooldown
Friday turns partly sunny but blustery, with northwest winds around 20 to 25 mph and a high near 55. The weekend stays mostly sunny, but overnight lows could fall to 38 degrees Friday night and frost may become a concern as colder air settles across the region.
