Milwaukee is starting Friday, August 21, with clear skies and temperatures around 61 degrees, but the calm won’t last all day. Showers are likely this morning, followed by scattered thunderstorms into the afternoon as temperatures climb toward 79 before slipping back into the 70s.
Showers Arrive Before Afternoon Storm Chances
Rain chances increase through the morning, with the best odds from roughly 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. A few showers and thunderstorms could linger into Friday evening, with southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph and rainfall generally staying below a quarter-inch.
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan office says a stronger storm or two could produce gusty winds and hail near 1 inch, though no watches or warnings are currently posted. Anyone heading out Friday afternoon should keep an eye on changing skies and have an indoor backup plan for outdoor activities.
Sunny, Cooler Weekend Follows
Friday night drops to about 63 degrees after the storms move through. Saturday should be mostly sunny with a high near 78, although a slight chance of a shower or thunderstorm returns after 4 p.m., mainly across parts of eastern Wisconsin.
Sunday looks like the weekend’s easiest outdoor-weather bet: sunny and cooler, with a high near 74 and a low around 60. Monday stays mostly sunny near 74, while warmer air returns Tuesday with a high near 78 before another round of showers and thunderstorms becomes possible Tuesday night and Wednesday…