MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — Wisconsin residents could experience a rare combination of natural beauty and travel hazards overnight, as Northern Lights displays coincide with patchy ground fog along parts of the state.
Aurora Possible Overnight
According to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, a strong solar storm could bring aurora sightings as far south as Wisconsin, Michigan, and even Kentucky, provided skies remain clear. The best viewing opportunities will be after midnight, looking north and away from city lights.
Foggy Commute Ahead
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee warns that fog will linger into Tuesday morning, especially across east-central and southeast Wisconsin. Motorists on I-94 and in Kettle Moraine valleys should prepare for reduced visibility and hazardous driving conditions.
Travelers are advised to keep headlights on in low visibility, allow extra time for the morning commute, and avoid sudden braking on highways.
Midweek Weather Shift
Conditions are expected to clear by mid-morning Tuesday, with sunshine and highs near 77 in Milwaukee. By Wednesday, a stronger system will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for heavy downpours and street flooding.
The five-day forecast for Milwaukee:
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 77, fog possible early.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, high near 72.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 66.
- Friday: Partly sunny, chance of showers, high near 68.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 67.
Looking Ahead
With meteorological fall officially underway, Wisconsin residents can expect more cool mornings and changing skies. Tonight’s mix of aurora displays and foggy roads offers both a spectacle and a cautionary reminder for travelers…