Milwaukee Weather: Heating up with storms on the way

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Published July 8, 2026 5:06 AM CDT

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell

MILWAUKEE - Wednesday looks to be our most active weather day of the week, with thunderstorms expected to develop late in the afternoon and continue into Wednesday night. A few of those storms could become severe, producing damaging winds and large hail, while very moisture-rich air will also increase the threat for heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Storm chances continue into Thursday as another disturbance moves through, keeping the potential for downpours and a few stronger storms in the forecast. High pressure brings a stretch of quieter weather Friday through the weekend. Temperatures and humidity will climb steadily, setting the stage for a return to hot, midsummer conditions early next week.

Today:    Early sun then more clouds by midday. Rain and thunderstorms arrive in the afternoon. 
Storms could arrive earlier in areas north of HWY 33.
High:     90°
Wind:     SW 5-15

Tonight:  Rain and thunderstorms.
Low:      70°
Wind:     SW 3-5

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms.
High:     82°
Wind:     W 5-10

Friday:   Partly sunny.
AM Low:   66°                   High:  84°/78 Lake.
Wind:     NE 5-10

Saturday: 80 Lake. Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   66°                   High:  86°
Wind:     E 5-10

Sunday:   Sunny. Hot and humid.
AM Low:   68°                   High:  90°
Wind:     S 5-10

Monday:   Sunny. Hot and humid.
AM Low:   70°                   High:  92°
Wind:     W 5-10



 

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