Milwaukee Weather: Cold Tuesday, severe storms at night

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

Mostly clear tonight with temperatures dropping into the 50s this evening and really dropping overnight. Lows in the 30s by morning.
Increasing clouds on Tuesday, windy and chilly. Highs in the upper 30s near the lake, mid-40s inland.
T-Storms are likely on Tuesday evening, some could be severe with wind and hail. The tornado threat will stay to our south, as we will be cold.
A wintry mix is possible on Wednesday morning changing to snow by midday into the afternoon. A dusting is possible. Highs in the 30s with wind chills in the 20s.

Tonight:  Mostly clear. Increasing clouds overnight.
Low:      38°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Tuesday:  39 Lake. Mostly cloudy and cool. T-Storms likely by evening, some could be severe.
High:     45° Inland, 39° Lake
Wind:     NE 15-25

Wednesday: Chance for a mix/snow. Windy and chilly.
AM Low:   33°                    High:  39°
Wind:     NW 15-25

Thursday: Partly sunny. Chance for rain/snow at night.
AM Low:   27°                    High:  44°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Friday:   Mostly cloudy, windy and chilly.
AM Low:   30°                    High:  42°
Wind:     WNW 15-25

Saturday: Blustery with snow showers. Rain/snow at night.
AM Low:   28°                    High:  40°
Wind:     SE 10-20

Sunday:   Chance for a mix/snow. Snow accumulation possible. Windy.
AM Low:   29°                    High:  38°
Wind:     NNW 15-25

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