As of 5:40 a.m. CDT on Sunday, May 17, 2026, skies over Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) were mostly cloudy and sitting at about 52°F, with showers already lurking in the region. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are possible early, with rain and storms expected to ramp up from late morning into the afternoon, so the commute could get messy across much of the area.
Showers Soak Sunday Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms is on tap before 9 a.m., with odds of wet weather climbing between roughly 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday. The high should reach near 65°F before temperatures slide back into the upper 50s during the afternoon.
Most spots are looking at new rainfall totals of about a tenth to a quarter of an inch, and a few of the stronger storms could kick out small hail, although widespread severe weather is not expected, according to NWS Milwaukee.
Warm, Windy Monday Into Stormy Tuesday
By Monday, May 18, 2026, southeastern Wisconsin trades the chill for a taste of early summer, with highs climbing into the low 80s. Showers and thunderstorms are likely, paired with south winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts that could reach 30 mph in stronger storms.
Another round of showers and storms may roll in late Monday night into Tuesday, May 19, bringing breezy southwest winds and spotty heavier downpours. If you have outdoor plans, expect it to feel gusty at times.
Boaters, Commuters And A Midweek Cooldown
On the lake, persistent gusty southerly winds are in the cards from Monday into Tuesday, and a Small Craft Advisory may be needed along parts of the Lake Michigan shoreline from Sheboygan southward. Small boats should steer clear of exposed waters if possible during the worst of the chop…