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Heat and humidity spike into the 90s Thursday in Milwaukee with a dangerous heat index; scattered thunderstorms could disrupt July 4 plans.
Extreme heat grips Milwaukee Wednesday with highs near 94°F and heat-index readings in the low 100s. Cooling sites and storm chances are in play into the holiday weekend.
An Extreme Heat Warning covers Milwaukee through Wednesday evening; highs in the low‑to‑mid 90s with heat indices over 100°F. Cooling sites are available.
Dangerous heat and humidity hit Milwaukee Monday–Tuesday; expect highs in the 90s and heat-index values over 100°F.
Brookfield fire crews warned of dangerous heat and humidity this week and urged residents not to leave children or pets unattended in parked cars.
Cloudy, muggy morning with a high near 74°F. A rapid warm-up Monday brings multi-day highs in the 90s and dangerous heat-index readings.
A mild Saturday gives way to a fast‑arriving heat wave. Expect highs near the mid‑90s and heat indices around 100°F early next week.
Patchy fog and cool lakeshore Friday give way to a major heat wave early next week with highs nearing the 90s. Plan for cooling centers and heat safety.
A tornado-warned storm raced across Dodge County Wednesday evening, prompting urgent shelter warnings for towns including Waupun and Brandon.
Patchy dense fog will slow Thursday morning commutes in Milwaukee, with a 30% chance of afternoon storms. A sharp warm‑up pushes highs toward triple digits by Monday.
Milwaukee marked membership in the International Swimmable Cities coalition at South Shore Beach, tying an $8M beach rebuild to a federal-backed river cleanup push.
Showers and thunderstorms likely Wednesday with an isolated severe threat this afternoon. Highs near 73°F.
Clear morning with highs near 69°F. Showers and thunderstorms likely late tonight into Wednesday, with a marginal severe risk for gusty winds and hail.
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