Milwaukee Weather: Isolated showers & storms possible

Published August 26, 2026 5:32 AM CDT

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell

Showers and a few thunderstorms will move through early Wednesday morning, with most of the rain wrapping up between 7 and 9 a.m. Severe weather is not expected, although a stronger storm could produce gusty winds or small hail. An isolated shower or storm may linger into early afternoon before skies begin settling down, with highs still reaching the lower 80s. Thursday and Friday are the winners this week, featuring dry weather, comfortable conditions and temperatures near normal. The pattern turns more active and humid again Saturday night into early next week, with several opportunities for showers and storms.

Today:    AM showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Isolated PM storms possible.
High:     84°
Wind:     SW/NW 10-15

Tonight:  Clearing.
Low:      62°
Wind:     NW 3-7

Thursday: Mostly sunny.
High:     80°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Friday:   Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   62°                   High:  80° / 76 Lake. 
Wind:     E 5-10

Saturday: Partly sunny. Overnight showers possible.
AM Low:   62°                   High:  82°
Wind:     S 5-10

Sunday:   Chance of showers and thunderstorms.
AM Low:   68°                   High:  88°
Wind:     SW 10-20

Monday:   Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
AM Low:   72°                   High:  86°
Wind:     WSW 5-15 

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