Milwaukee Weather: Thunderstorms likely, more this weekend
MILWAUKEE - Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker
Portions of southeast Wisconsin and south central WI remains under an Extreme Heat Warning until this evening. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch will be in effect until 10PM.
A strong to severe line of thunderstorms are expected to set up this afternoon and evening bringing potential for damaging winds as the main threat.
The Fourth of July holiday weekend continues to look unsettled, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms possible from Friday through Sunday, although confidence in the exact timing remains low.
Slightly cooler and less humid weather is expected to arrive Monday.
Tonight: Chance Storms.
Low: 71°
Wind: S 5-10
Friday: Rain and thunderstorms likely.
High: 88°
Wind: SW 5-10
Saturday: 79 Lake. Rain and thunderstorms likely.
AM Low: 68° High: 86°
Wind: E 5-10
Sunday: Partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers.
AM Low: 64° High: 82°
Wind: W/N 5-10
Monday: 79 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low: 64° High: 84°
Wind: NE 5-10
Tuesday: Mostly sunny.
AM Low: 63° High: 85°
Wind: VAR 5-10
Wednesday: Partly sunny with a chance of rain
AM Low: 64° High: 87°
Wind: SE 5-10
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