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A flash flood warning was issued overnight for northern Ozaukee and northeastern Washington counties after storms dumped multiple inches of rain, officials said.
Scattered storms are possible Thursday afternoon and evening with gusty winds and brief heavy downpours. Patchy dense fog could affect the lakeshore tonight.
Upper 80s and muggy Wednesday, with scattered storms possible this evening. Gusty winds and localized downpours could affect evening plans.
Sunny and mild today in Milwaukee. Showers and thunderstorms increase Wednesday night into Thursday, with some heavy rain and gusty winds possible.
Sunny, mild Monday with highs near 77°F. Storm chances return midweek, with showers and thunderstorms likely Wednesday night into Thursday.
Patchy fog will hug Milwaukee's lakefront Sunday morning; highs near 75°F and a warm-up into midweek with storm chances.
Patchy fog this morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms later on Saturday, July 4. Highs near 80°F; lightning and brief gusts possible.
State wildlife officials are investigating reports of dead seagulls scattered near manufacturing buildings on Milwaukee’s north side; DNR collected carcasses for testing.
A fast-moving line of storms swept across southern Wisconsin Thursday, bringing quarter-size hail and gusts up to 60 mph. Warnings covered towns from Watertown to Cottage Grove.
Hot and humid Friday with scattered storms possible. Showers and thunderstorms are likely on July 4.
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.
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