Milwaukee Weather: Heat returns Wednesday with storm chances
Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
MILWAUKEE - Humid overnight with temperatures dropping to around 70 overnight.
There is a slight chance for a midday t-storm on Wednesday, otherwise hot and humid with a high of 90 and a heat index of 94.
T-Storm chances go up on Wednesday night with wind/hail/heavy rain possible.
T-Storm chances continue on Thursday with a cooler high in the low 80s. Dry Friday into the weekend. 90s return next Monday-Wednesday.
Overnight: Mostly clear.
Low: 70°
Dew point: 66°
Wind: S 5-10
Wednesday: Partly sunny, hot and humid. Storms possible around midday and at night. Heat Index: 94.
High: 90°. Heat Index: 94°
Dew point: 68°
Wind: SW 5-15
Thursday: Chance for t-storms. Cooler but still humid.
AM Low: 73° High: 81°
Dew point: 70°
Wind: W 5-10
Friday: 78 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low: 67° High: 82° Inland, 78° Lake
Dew point: 64°
Wind: NE 5-10
Saturday: 80 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low: 66° High: 85° Inland, 80° Lake
Dew point: 64°
Wind: E 5-10
Sunday: Partly sunny, hot and humid. Heat Index: 95.
AM Low: 68° High: 91°. Heat Index: 95°
Dew point: 68°
Wind: S 5-10
Monday: Partly sunny, hot and humid. Heat Index: 100.
AM Low: 72° High: 93°. Heat Index: 100°
Dew point: 71°
Wind: W 5-10
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