Milwaukee Weather: More rain Thursday night

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Published  April 9, 2026 4:39am CDT
FOX6 News Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE - Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell

A pair of rain chances bookend the short-term forecast, with showers exiting early Thursday before another widespread round develops Thursday night, supported by strong mid-level forcing and a returning low-level jet. Rainfall totals approaching an inch are possible across southern Wisconsin, particularly along and south of the Madison to Port Washington corridor. High pressure builds in Friday into Saturday, bringing a brief stretch of quieter, cooler, and more seasonable conditions. By late weekend, the pattern shifts toward southwest flow aloft, opening the door for warmer and more humid air. An active stretch resumes Sunday through early next week with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms and a growing concern for renewed river rises.

Today:    Early morning showers then mostly sunny until late day.
High:     60°
Wind:     W 5-10

Tonight:  Rain.
Low:      40°
Wind:     NE 3-5

Friday:   48 Lake. Early morning rain then clearing.
High:     52°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Saturday: 52 Lake. Partly sunny. Late evening and overnight rain with a chance of thunderstorms.
AM Low:   35°                   High:  58°
Wind:     SE 5-10

Sunday:   Periods of rain and a chance of thunderstorms.
AM Low:   49°                   High:  70°
Wind:     SW 15-25

Monday:   Periods of rain and a chance of thunderstorms.
AM Low:   58°                   High:  74°
Wind:     SW 15-25

Tuesday:  Periods of rain and a chance of thunderstorms.
AM Low:   60°                   High:  68°
Wind:     W 15-25 

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