Milwaukee Weather: Warmer weekend; cooler next week

Published May 8, 2026 4:45 AM CDT

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker

There is a slight chance of a few showers tonight into Saturday.
Temperatures will be warmer on Saturday, in the upper 60s and near 70 for some areas.
Below normal temperatures return by Sunday. Additional frost advisories may be added later for cooler temperatures.
The next meaningful chance for rain arrives late Monday night into Tuesday.

Tonight:  Partly Cloudy. Slight Chance Showers.
Low:      48°
Wind:     S 5-10

Saturday: Partly sunny. A few showers possible. Breezy.
High:     67°
Wind:     W/NW 10-20

Sunday:   Sunny early then more clouds later in the day. Turning cooler lakeside in the evening.
AM Low:   42°                   High:  57°
Wind:     NW/N 5-10

Monday:   50 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   39°                   High:  55°
Wind:     N/E 5-10

Tuesday:  Rain likely. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
AM Low:   39°                   High:  60°
Wind:     S 10-20

Wednesday: Partly sunny.
AM Low:   41°                   High:  58°
Wind:     N 5-15

Thursday: Partly sunny.
AM Low:   44°                   High:  60°
Wind:     SE 5-10
 

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