Milwaukee is starting Sunday with mostly cloudy skies, and the afternoon should stay mild, reaching the lower 60s. The day looks mostly dry overall, giving residents a brief outdoor window before a wetter, windier pattern takes over early this week.
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan says a few sprinkles or brief showers could brush southern Wisconsin early, especially near the Illinois border, but rain chances remain low across the city. Sunday night stays mostly cloudy with a low near 52 and light southeast winds.
Rain Chances Build Monday
Clouds will remain in place Monday, with a 50% chance of rain showers developing after noon. Highs should reach about 62 degrees, while breezy south winds develop, according to the National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan.
Showers become more likely Monday night, with precipitation chances of 75% to 100% for widespread rain through Tuesday. The mild air sticks around, with temperatures only falling to about 55 degrees.
Tuesday Brings Warmth, Wind And Thunder
Tuesday could be the warmest day of the week, with a high near 70 and widespread rain carrying precipitation chances of 75% to 100% from Monday night through Tuesday. Gusty southerly winds are also expected. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday night, with model rainfall totals around 0.3 to 0.7 inches from Monday through Tuesday.
The forecast discussion says strong thunderstorms are not expected, but any storms could still produce brief heavy downpours. The wetter outlook is a step up from Hoodline’s earlier forecast, which also flagged Monday night and Tuesday but did not call for as active a storm threat.
Showers May Linger Through The Workweek
Wednesday brings another 70% chance of rain showers. Additional light rain chances continue Thursday and Friday, when highs ease back to about 59 and 55 degrees.
Saturday looks partly sunny with only a slight chance of rain after noon and a high near 55. For Milwaukee residents making outdoor plans, Sunday is the easiest day of the week before the forecast turns decidedly soggier.
Lake Michigan Conditions Turn Rougher
Boaters on Lake Michigan should expect increasingly gusty south winds and higher waves from Monday through Wednesday. Marine advisories are expected to become necessary, with gale-force winds possible on Tuesday over at least the central third of the lake.
