Milwaukee, WI – Drivers across the Milwaukee metro area should keep their windshield wipers ready for a brief window this afternoon as scattered sprinkles move through the region. While Tuesday remains mostly sunny with a pleasant high near 69 degrees, the National Weather Service indicates a light passing shower is possible between noon and 2 p.m. This shouldn’t significantly impact the I-94 or I-43 commute, but a few damp spots on the pavement could surprise motorists during the early afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service at General Mitchell International Airport, the calmest part of the week begins Wednesday with full sunshine and a high near 61. However, the weather pattern shifts significantly by the end of the work week. A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1 a.m. Friday, ramping up to a 60 percent chance during the day. Forecasters expect the most widespread rain to hit after 1 p.m. Friday, which could lead to a slow and soggy evening drive for those heading home for the weekend.
The late-week system will bring light rainfall totals—generally less than a tenth of an inch—though higher amounts are possible if a thunderstorm directly crosses the city. South winds will pick up on Thursday and Friday, reaching speeds of up to 15 mph, helping to push Friday’s high back toward 69 degrees before a cooler air mass settles in for the weekend.
Conditions are expected to clear out by Friday night, leading into a mostly sunny but cooler Saturday. Highs will drop back into the upper 50s, so residents should enjoy the midweek warmth before the Friday front arrives. For now, the primary concern is the timing of Friday’s storms, which could complicate the end-of-week transit.
Five Day Forecast for Milwaukee, WI
- Tuesday: Scattered Sprinkles then Mostly Sunny, High 69
- Wednesday: Sunny, High 61
- Thursday: Mostly Sunny, High 71
- Friday: Showers Likely and Thunderstorms, High 69
- Saturday: Mostly Sunny, High 58
