Milwaukee Weather: Afternoon rain and thunderstorms

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Published  March 26, 2026 4:43am CDT
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell

MILWAUKEE - Gusty northeast winds will be the main story Thursday, especially along the lakeshore from Milwaukee to Kenosha, where conditions will feel raw and blustery.
Periods of rain are expected, and a few rumbles of thunder are possible south of I-94, with wet roads and reduced visibility impacting travel. On
Friday, colder air arrives with scattered, hit-or-miss snow showers developing, particularly late in the day.
Looking ahead to early next week, a more active pattern sets up with multiple rounds of rain and possible thunderstorms, though any stronger storm threat remains uncertain.

Today:    40s Lake. Falling temperatures. Afternoon/evening rain and a chance of thunderstorms.
High:     52°
Wind:     NE 10-25

Tonight:  Cloudy. Windy.
Low:      29°
Wind:     NW 10-20

Friday:   Chilly. Chance of snow showers.
High:     38°
Wind:     N 5-15

Saturday: Sunny.
AM Low:   23°                   High:  48°
Wind:     WSW 5-10

Sunday:   Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   36°                   High:  60°
Wind:     S 15-25

Monday:   Early sun then more clouds. Rain possible overnight.
AM Low:   45°                   High:  62°
Wind:     NNE 5-15

Tuesday:  Rain likely. Chance of thunderstorms.
AM Low:   40°                   High:  54°
Wind:     E 5-15
 

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