Milwaukee Weather: Thunderstorms likely, more this weekend

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell

Southern Wisconsin remains under an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday at 1pm. Thunderstorms move through the region in the early morning with damaging winds and heavy rainfall as the primary threats. Additional storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening. Stronger storms could develop if enough sunshine returns after the morning activity. 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. Friday's temperatures will depend heavily on where storm boundaries set up. The good news is that slightly cooler and less humid weather is expected to arrive Monday.

Today:    Periods of rain and thunderstorms. Hot and humid. Heat Index: 98-102
High:     94°
Wind:     SW 10-15

Tonight:  Rain and thunderstorms.
Low:      72°
Wind:     SW 3-7

Friday:   Rain and thunderstorms likely.
High:     90°
Wind:     SW 5-15

Saturday: 80 Lake. Rain and thunderstorms likely.
AM Low:   70°                   High:  86°
Wind:     ESE 5-10

Sunday:   78 Lake. Partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers.
AM Low:   66°                   High:  82°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Monday:   80 Lake. Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   65°                   High:  84°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   66°                   High:  86°
Wind:     SSE 5-10



 

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