Milwaukee Weather: Slight rain chances, warmer weekend ahead

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker

More clouds tonight and cool with temperatures falling into the upper 40s and low 50s.
Slight chance of showers Saturday morning, and again by late evening, but most of the day will be dry and in the 60s.
Dangerous swim conditions, with life-threatening currents and waves continue into Saturday along much of the Lake Michigan shoreline.
A few showers possible Sunday morning then warming into the 70s, with 80s expected on Memorial Day. Cooling late week.

Tonight:  Mostly cloudy. Slight chance showers.
Low:      52°
Wind:     E 5-10

Saturday: 60 Lake. Slight chance of morning and late evening showers. Mostly cloudy.
High:     68°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Sunday:   A few morning showers then partly sunny and warmer.
AM Low:   48°                    High:  75°
Wind:     SSE 5-10

Monday:   Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   53°                    High:  83°
Wind:     SW 5-15

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   58°                    High:  85°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Wednesday:72 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low:   57°                    High:  78°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Thursday: 68 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low:   54°                    High:  74°
Wind:     NE 5-10
 

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