Milwaukee Weather: Humid with a chance of afternoon storms

Published July 4, 2026 6:26 AM CDT

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker

There is a chance for a few afternoon and evening storms that can produce heavy rain, gusty winds, and lightning.
There is a chance for patchy fog lakeside this evening and overnight for the inland areas. Cooler temperatures are likely on Sunday in the upper 70s.
A lower chance of a few showers on Sunday, otherwise, looking to have several dryer days next week.
Dew points will lower early next week bringing some relief.

Tonight:  Chance Scattered Storms
Low:      63°
Wind:     N 5-10

Sunday:   Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High:     78°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Monday:   Mostly sunny. Less humid.
AM Low:   61°                   High:  81°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   61°                   High:  85°
Wind:     E/S 5-10

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of storms.
AM Low:   65°                   High:  90°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of storms.
AM Low:   67°                   High:  86°
Wind:     VAR 5-10

Friday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   63°                   High:  82°
Wind:     NE 5-10

 

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