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Strong winds toppled trees across Milwaukee on Monday, cutting power for tens of thousands. Crews worked through the afternoon to clear downed lines and restore service.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Monday afternoon in Milwaukee with gusts up to 35 mph. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for nearshore Lake Michigan.
Milwaukee County is replacing decades‑old sirens and adding software to target alerts to neighborhoods instead of sounding the entire county. Officials say installations and testing are already underway.
Patchy fog this morning; highs near 55°F. A stronger system arrives Monday with heavy rain and a chance of severe storms.
Cloudy, cool Saturday clears to sun with highs near 54°F. Rain and thunderstorms return Monday, with gusts and locally heavy downpours possible.
Showers likely this afternoon in Milwaukee with a high near 67°F. Small craft advisory on Lake Michigan; heavier storms may return Monday night.
Warm, breezy Thursday gives way to storms late tonight into Friday. Heavy downpours and gusty winds could cause localized flooding in spots.
Patchy morning fog gives way to sun and a high near 57°F. Showers and thunderstorms return late Thursday into Friday.
A severe thunderstorm warning for southeast Milwaukee County alerted the south side and MKE-area on Tuesday; hail and heavy rain were expected.
Clear start Tuesday with highs near 69°F and a small chance of midday showers. Warmer late week with a storm chance Thursday night into Friday.
Widespread frost Monday morning in Milwaukee with lows near 30°F; highs climb into the 60s–70s midweek and storms are likely Thursday night.
Near‑freezing morning with pockets of frost, then a high near 46°F and a chance of light showers midday. Big warm‑up Tuesday before showers return later in the week.
A late‑Friday line of severe thunderstorms swept southeast Wisconsin, with warnings for 70‑mph gusts and ping‑pong‑ball hail and shelter advisories from local officials.
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