Milwaukee woke to low clouds and mild temperatures Monday morning, with readings in the mid-50s and light south to southeasterly winds. The clouds will stick around, with a high near 63 and a slight chance of rain showers arriving after 2 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service, the unsettled stretch will become wetter Monday night as rain showers become likely. Temperatures will only dip to around 58. The strongest southerly winds, with gusts up to 30 mph and locally 35 mph, are expected Tuesday.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up Before Rain
Monday afternoon will remain mostly cloudy and breezy, with south winds ranging from 5 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph. Showers should become more noticeable late in the day, though the odds remain fairly low through the afternoon.
Tuesday Brings Warmth And Widespread Rain
Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week, with a high near 70, but it will also bring likely rain showers and gusty south winds. Tuesday night looks wetter still, with a 70% to 80% chance of rain and possible rainfall totals between a quarter-inch and half-inch.
A few thunderstorms and locally heavy downpours could mix in Monday night and Tuesday, but forecasters do not expect strong or severe storms at this time. Anyone with outdoor plans should be prepared for a damp, windy reset after an unusually warm afternoon.
Cooler Weather Settles In Later
Showers will linger into Wednesday, when temperatures are expected to fall from a high near 63 during the afternoon. Thursday brings another chance of showers with a high around 57, followed by cooler and mostly drier conditions Friday through the weekend, with highs generally in the low to mid-50s.
Lake Michigan conditions will also turn rougher along the Milwaukee shoreline. A Small Craft Advisory is scheduled from 9 a.m. Monday through at least 3 p.m. Wednesday because of gusty southerly winds and high waves, with gale-force winds possible Tuesday.
