Milwaukee Weather: Dry morning, rain by the afternoon
MILWAUKEE - Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker
Widespread soaking showers will continue across the area this evening. Showers continue into Saturday and gradually decreasing by the afternoon.
A few embedded storms are possible, but non-severe. Rain could accumulate 1-2".
Dry conditions and sunshine returning on Sunday. Temperatures will trend cooler in the 70s though Monday. Warmer temperatures in the 80s return by Tuesday.
A strong wind picks up over the weekend bringing gusts 20-30mph. Winds off of the lake will create dangerous swim conditions all weekend. A beach hazards statement is in effect until Sunday night.
Tonight: Rain showers.
Low: 66°
Wind: SE/NE 10-15
Saturday: 72 LAKE. Rain showers through midday.
High: 75°
Wind: NE 10-25
Sunday: 73 LAKE. Decreasing clouds.
AM Low: 63° High: 77°
Wind: NE 10-25
Monday: 77 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
AM Low: 59° High: 79°
Wind: NE 5-10
Tuesday: Mostly sunny.
AM Low: 60° High: 81°
Wind: S 5-10
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and storms.
AM Low: 64° High: 81°
Wind: SW 5-10
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and storms.
AM Low: 63° High: 80°
Wind: SW 5-10
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