Milwaukee Weather: Early showers Friday, cooler weekend

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell

A few more storms rolling through early Friday morning but things are trending downward as they move into a less favorable environment.
Rain could add up in spots before winding down after a cold front clears, but overall the trend is quieter heading into the weekend.
Saturday and Sunday look pretty solid with seasonable temps, though lakeshore areas stay cooler.
The next organized system arrives late Sunday night into Monday with widespread rain and a decent soaking likely.

Today:    Showers and isolated early morning thunderstorms the scattered showers through early afternoon.
High:     72°
Wind:     NW 10-20

Tonight:  Partly cloudy.
Low:      44°
Wind:     N 3-7

Saturday: 58 Lake. Mostly Sunny.
High:     64°
Wind:     NE 5-15

Sunday:   58 Lake. Partly Sunny.
AM Low:   43°                   High:  64°
Wind:     ESE 5-10

Monday:   62 Lake. Rain likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Windy.
AM Low:   47°                   High:  68°
Wind:     SE 10-25

Tuesday:  Partly sunny. Slight chance of showers. Windy.
AM Low:   50°                   High:  62°
Wind:     WNW 15-25

Wednesday:Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   43°                   High:  60°
Wind:     W 5-10
 

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