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Sunny, mild Tuesday with highs near 72°F. A fast warm‑up brings near‑90°F heat Thursday and late‑week storm chances.
A few isolated sprinkles this morning, then partly sunny with a high near 68°F. Warmth and storm chances return Thursday into the weekend.
Cool, partly sunny Sunday with highs near 66°F; inland 80s arrive midweek. Check burn rules before any backyard burning.
A Beach Hazards Statement and Small Craft Advisory are in effect along Milwaukee's lakeshore Saturday. Life‑threatening waves and strong onshore winds make swimming unsafe.
Clear and calm this morning; highs near 74°F. Dry weekend and a warming trend into next week.
Clear but blustery Thursday; NWS warns dangerous waves and currents along the Milwaukee lakeshore through early afternoon.
Life‑threatening 3–6 foot waves and gusty northeast winds will hit Milwaukee's lakefront tonight. Avoid beaches and expect cooler shoreline temps through Thursday.
Inland highs near 86°F today; a backdoor cold front Wednesday brings gusty northeast winds and spotty showers along the lakeshore.
Dense fog hugs the lake shore into mid‑morning; sun and warmth follow with highs near 79°F. Beachgoers should watch for lifeguard flags and rough surf.
Morning fog and a chance of early showers may slow lakeshore commutes; sunshine returns with highs near 73°F and a warm Memorial Day ahead.
Morning fog and a cool high near 62°F in Milwaukee today. Showers are possible tonight and Lake Michigan beaches are under a dangerous swim risk ahead of a warm Memorial Day.
Life‑threatening 3–5‑foot waves and dangerous currents are expected along Lake Michigan through Saturday. Expect a cool, breezy day with spotty morning showers and highs near 57°F.
Cool, blustery Thursday on Milwaukee's lakefront. A Beach Hazards Statement warns of life‑threatening waves; expect mostly cloudy skies and a high near 52°F.
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