Milwaukee Weather: Big warm up on Tuesday

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

Mostly clear and chilly tonight. Temperatures holding steady in the low 40s with blustery southerly winds.
Partly sunny and warmer on Tuesday with a high around 70. Slight chance for a shower midday. Cooler on Wednesday, especially near the lake with highs in the upper 50s lakeside, mid-60s far inland.
Partly sunny and warmer on Thursday. Highs in the low 70s near the lake, upper 70s inland.
We have a chance for t-storms late Thursday night and a slight chance on Friday. Some storms could be severe, however, they will likely weaken IF they come in later at night.

Ovenright:  Mostly clear.
Low:      43°
Wind:     S 5-15

Tuesday:  Partly sunny and warmer. Slight chance for a rain shower.
High:     70°
Wind:     SSW 5-15

Wednesday: 58 Lake. Partly sunny and cooler.
AM Low:   46°                    High:  66° Inland, 58° Lake
Wind:     ESE 5-10

Thursday: 72 Lake. Partly sunny and warmer. Chance for late night t-storms.
AM Low:   52°                    High:  78° Inland, 72° Lake
Wind:     SSE 5-15

Friday:   Partly sunny with a slight chance for t-storms.
AM Low:   55°                    High:  72°
Wind:     WNW 5-10

Saturday: 60 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low:   45°                    High:  64° Inland, 60° Lake
Wind:     NE 5-10

Sunday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   44°                    High:  62°
Wind:     E 5-10

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