Milwaukee Weather: Storms return Friday evening

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker

Scattered thunderstorms build in the area this afternoon and evening.
Forcing associated with an upper-level trough and strengthening low-level jet will support scattered showers and a few strong to severe thunderstorms late Friday into early Saturday, with hail as the primary hazard.
Recent rainfall increases the risk for localized ponding, particularly in areas that have already seen higher totals.
Conditions gradually improve Saturday with lingering wrap-around showers before high pressure brings a quieter and more seasonable stretch Sunday into early next week.

Tonight:  Scattered Thunderstorms.
Low:      37°
Wind:     NE 10-15

Saturday: Morning rain showers. Isolated afternoon rain/snow showers possible.
High:     53°
Wind:     E/W 10-20

Sunday:   AM Flurries. Cloudy early then becoming mostly sunny.
AM Low:   33°                   High:  49°
Wind:     W 10-15

Monday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   35°                   High:  45°
Wind:     NW/N 5-15

Tuesday:  Sunny and cool.
AM Low:   23°                   High:  39°
Wind:     N/SE 5-10

Wednesday: Rain/snow showers in the morning then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon.
AM Low:   31°                   High:  58°
Wind:     S 10-20

Thursday: Chance of rain showers
AM Low:   45°                   High:  51°
Wind:     SW/W 10-15
 

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