Soak It In, Milwaukee as One Last Sunny Day Before Storms Slam Lakefront

Milwaukee is getting one more calm, sunny day before the weather turns noticeably busier. Friday morning, August 28, starts clear and comfortable in the low 60s, but temperatures will climb toward 80 degrees by afternoon.

Friday will stay mostly sunny, with a light south wind between 0 and 10 mph and only a 2% chance of rain. The latest outlook from NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan lists no current watches or warnings for the area, making this the easy outdoor-planning day before the weekend gets cloudier.

Rain Showers Move In Saturday Afternoon

Clouds will increase Saturday, August 29, as a chance of rain showers develops after 2 p.m. The high should reach 79 degrees, with a 50% chance of precipitation and rainfall generally staying below a tenth of an inch.

Saturday night looks wetter, with rain showers likely, cloudy skies and a low near 69 degrees. The chance of rain rises to 70%, so anyone with evening plans should keep a jacket or backup location handy.

Warm, Humid Weather Takes Over

Sunday, August 30, brings a warmer high near 85 degrees, a south wind of 10 to 15 mph and a chance of showers before 4 p.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday night stays muggy, with a 50% chance of showers and storms and a low around 72…

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