Milwaukee Weather: Possible severe storms tonight and Tuesday

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Stephanie Barichello

Thunderstorms are possible overnight in parts of SE WI, especially near the IL state line. Storms will be capable of producing large hail up to ping pong size. Expect a brief break Tuesday morning then more thunderstorms through Tuesday evening. Those storms will be capable of producing 60mph wind and quarter-sized hail. If storms start earlier in the morning, it will limit severe potential during the afternoon. Wild weather continues with a wintry mix Wednesday that changes to rain Thursday, then another round of rain on Saturday. Temperatures will be up and down from the 40s to 50s.

Tonight:  Scattered thunderstorms. Some strong or severe.
Low:      48°
Wind:     VAR 5-10

Tuesday:  Showers and thunderstorms, some could be strong or severe.
High:     58°
Wind:     SW/NW 5-15

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with wintry mix and rain by the afternoon. Colder and windy.
AM Low:   34°                   High:  38°
Wind:     NE 10-20

Thursday: Steady rain.
AM Low:   34°                   High:  54°
Wind:     E 5-15

Friday:   Mostly cloudy. Rain at night.
AM Low:   40°                   High:  50°
Wind:     NW/NE 5-15

Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms.
AM Low:   40°                   High:  54°
Wind:     VAR 5-15

Sunday:   Mostly cloudy. Colder.
AM Low:   36°                   High:  46°
Wind:     NW 5-15
 

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