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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.
The EPA is sending Wisconsin roughly $94.3 million to help identify and replace lead service lines, with about half earmarked for disadvantaged communities.
A Beach Hazards Statement warns 3–5 ft waves and dangerous currents Wednesday night; daytime highs in the mid‑50s and rain returns Friday.
Morning showers and isolated storms today with gusts to 35 mph. Dense fog and a Small Craft Advisory affect parts of Lake Michigan; cooler midweek follows.
Morning showers are possible with a high near 82°F. Stronger storms are likely late Monday night into Tuesday with gusts up to 30 mph.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday with pockets of heavier rain. Warm, gusty conditions arrive Monday before a cooler, drier midweek.
Warm Saturday with only a small morning shower risk. Showers and thunderstorms likely Sunday and into Monday with gusty winds and heavy downpours possible.
Warm, breezy Friday with gusts up to 30 mph; late-night thunderstorms could bring damaging winds.
Sunny afternoon with a high near 61°F; a warm, humid weekend brings scattered storms possible Saturday through Monday.
Blustery northwest gusts to 30 mph keep Milwaukee cool today; lakefront boaters and gardeners should take precautions. Warmer, stormier weather returns this weekend.
Showers this morning with gusts to 40 mph possible this afternoon and a Gale Warning on Lake Michigan. Boaters and commuters should plan for blustery conditions.
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