Milwaukee, WI – A noticeable shift in late-October weather is approaching southeastern Wisconsin as temperatures rebound into the 70s Wednesday before showers and possible thunderstorms return late Wednesday night. After a cooler start to the workweek, Milwaukee could reach 71 degrees Wednesday, followed by increasing rain chances Thursday and another unsettled period heading into Halloween. The National Weather Service places the chance of precipitation at 30% late Wednesday night and Thursday, with rain chances climbing to 40% Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee, Wednesday is expected to bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 71 degrees, accompanied by south winds of 5 to 15 mph. Conditions become more unsettled after 1 a.m. Thursday, when a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms enters the forecast. Thursday afternoon temperatures should reach approximately 66 degrees, with scattered showers possible mainly before 1 p.m.
Rain and Thunderstorm Chances Increase Wednesday Night The midweek weather transition follows several days of changing temperatures across the Milwaukee area. Sunday’s high near 73 degrees gives way to a much cooler Monday, when northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph accompany mostly cloudy skies and temperatures reaching only 57 degrees. Tuesday brings a modest recovery to 61 degrees before Wednesday’s stronger warming trend…