Milwaukee Weather: Warmer Thursday, rain to end the week

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

Clear skies and comfortable overnight. Temperatures settling in the low 60s by sunrise.
Mostly sunny and warm on Thursday. Wildfire smoke will return to our skies as well. Highs in the upper 80s with dew points in the low 60s.
Showers and non-severe t-storms return on Friday afternoon into Friday night. Highs in the upper 70s on Friday. Lingering rain showers are possible on Saturday with highs in the mid-70s.
Warming up Sunday into early next week with lots of sun.

Overnight:  Clear and comfortable.
Low:      63°
Dew point: 57°
Wind:     NE 5

Thursday: Smoky skies. Warm.
High:     88°
Dew point: 62°
Wind:     SW 5-15

Friday:   Chance for afternoon showers and non-severe t-storms.
AM Low:   70°                   High:  79°
Dew point: 64°
Wind:     VAR 5-10

Saturday: Chance efor rain showers. Cooler.
AM Low:   66°                   High:  75°
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Sunday:   77 Lake. Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   62°                   High:  80° Inland, 77° Lake
Dew point: 62°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Monday:   Mostly sunny and warmer.
AM Low:   62°                   High:  85°
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   68°                   High:  86°
Dew point: 65°
Wind:     S 5-10
 

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