With temperatures forecasted to reach 70 this afternoon, summer weather is in full swing this week in Milwaukee.
But, along with longer days and warmer temperatures, summer also brings thunderstorms. Over the next three days, showers and storms are in the forecast across the state.
Storms coming from the southwest could begin tonight in Minnesota, Iowa and areas of far southwest Wisconsin, including Platteville, said local National Weather Service meteorologist Ben Miller.
As for the Milwaukee area, thunderstorms aren’t expected until tomorrow afternoon. Today, the area can expect a breezy, mostly sunny day with 10-20 mph winds and gusts up to 30 mph.
Thursday thunderstorms in the forecast for Milwaukee and across the state
Thunderstorms are expected to reach the Milwaukee area tomorrow afternoon around 1 p.m. They should continue through the afternoon and evening. A high of 57 is in the forecast.
“There’s a chance for storms Thursday afternoon and evening through Thursday night pretty much across the entire state,” Miller said.