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City, county and MMSD officials formed a Flood Mitigation Task Force and met to prioritize basin projects and short‑term fixes after major storms. Recommendations are expected later this year.
Frost Advisory through 8 a.m. Thursday in Milwaukee; highs near 58°F and a 20–30% chance of light showers this afternoon. Warmer by the weekend.
Frost Advisory in effect across much of Milwaukee until 8 AM CDT Wednesday, May 6. Cool mornings shift to partly sunny afternoons with a warm weekend ahead.
Cool, partly cloudy Tuesday with highs near 58°F. Inland lows may dip into the 30s with patchy frost possible May 5–7.
The Wisconsin DNR has suspended burn permits in 43 counties as very high fire danger grips much of the state. Gusty, dry conditions make even small sparks hazardous.
Warm, breezy Monday brings highs near 78°F and gusts into the 30s; elevated fire-weather concerns and a slight chance of evening storms.
Widespread frost hit Milwaukee early Saturday morning; sunshine should erase it, but a warmer, windier stretch returns Sunday into Monday.
Patchy frost across inland Milwaukee this morning. Cover tender plants; a sharp warm-up arrives early next week.
A new American Lung Association report places the Milwaukee metro among the nation's worst for ozone and flags county-level particle spikes that endanger kids and outdoor workers.
Patchy frost and shallow fog Thursday morning in Milwaukee; showers likely this afternoon with highs near 46°F.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced a Grow Solar push at MPD's District Three, aiming to make rooftop solar cheaper through group buys, education and financing.
Light rain this morning, highs near 51°F and a small chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Overnight lows tumble into the 30s later this week—cover tender plants.
Patchy drizzle this morning gives way to gusty west winds and a Small Craft Advisory. Cooler nights bring a frost risk late this week.
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