A historic lack of July rain has left southeast Wisconsin fields parched and small farms running irrigation nonstop, with some yields already down sharply. State climatologists say parts of the region are seeing their driest July since 1936.

Clear and comfortable Thursday with highs near 76°F. Heat builds into the weekend with a chance of storms late Sunday into Monday.

Beach Hazards Statement keeps Milwaukee beaches off‑limits this morning; sunny and cool with breezy onshore winds and highs near 74°F. Check marine advisories before heading out.

Gusty northwest winds and a Beach Hazards Statement make Lake Michigan unsafe today. High near 82°F with cooler, drier air returning Wednesday.

Patchy smoke and an Air Quality Advisory blanket Milwaukee this morning. Thunderstorms and gusty winds could hit tonight.

Smoke and unhealthy air hang over Milwaukee; avoid the lake and limit outdoor exertion today. An air‑quality advisory runs through noon Monday.

Wildfire smoke returns and a Beach Hazards Statement warns of life‑threatening 3–5 ft waves tonight. Highs near 85°F; avoid the water and limit outdoor plans.

Dense smoke and an air-quality advisory affect Milwaukee today. Expect highs near 91°F and heat-index readings in the mid-90s; limit outdoor exertion.

Waukesha canceled outdoor parks programs, swim lessons and concerts Thursday after AQI forecasts climbed above 200; day camps will be held indoors.

Smoke from northern wildfires has hazed Milwaukee and a statewide Air Quality Advisory is in effect through Thursday noon. Expect mid‑80s today and hotter, stormier conditions Friday and Saturday.

MMSD crews found a major clog in a combined-sewer overflow that may help explain repeated Bay View basement backups and flooding. Cleanup and audits are underway.

Heat Advisory runs through Wednesday evening with highs near 92°F. Smoke arriving tonight could make air unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Highs near 97°F today with a Heat Advisory in effect through Wednesday evening. Find cooling sites and key safety tips ahead of the heat wave.