Milwaukee is expected to see mostly sunny skies Tuesday. Southerly winds are expected to increase and become gusty, making for a pleasant but blustery early-autumn day. The National Weather Service forecast gives Tuesday’s wind details.
Sunny Tuesday Brings A Noticeable Breeze
The updated forecast calls for sunny skies Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecast gives the current daytime and overnight outlook.
The marine forecast includes warnings for Lake Michigan boaters. A Gale Warning remains in effect this afternoon and evening across the northern two-thirds of the lake, with southwest gales up to 40 knots, or roughly 46 mph. Small Craft Advisories are in effect for some nearshore zones through this evening. The NWS outlook details the gale conditions, while the marine alerts list nearshore advisories.
The marine alerts carry a practical caution for smaller boats: the National Weather Service advises inexperienced mariners, particularly those operating smaller vessels, to avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. The agency lists the nearshore advisories and gale warnings separately by location and timing, so conditions may differ between the shoreline and open lake. Its marine alert guidance also urges mariners to avoid hazardous conditions.
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office issues forecasts and warnings for 20 counties in south-central and southeastern Wisconsin, as well as adjacent Lake Michigan waters. Its marine alerts apply to specified water zones, making the distinction between open-water gale warnings and nearshore advisories important for boaters choosing where to travel. The office’s description of its forecast area includes both the counties and nearby lake waters.
Temperatures Ease Back Before Weekend Warmth
Winds will be from the west Wednesday. Thursday is expected to reach 64 under mostly sunny skies, and Friday has a high near 65. The National Weather Service forecast gives the updated temperatures and conditions.
The weekend is expected to be largely dry.
A Mostly Dry Week Ahead
The forecast remains predominantly dry through the weekend. Columbus Day falls on Monday, Oct. 12.
