Milwaukee Weather: Rainy, gloomy, and breezy Saturday

Published August 1, 2026 6:09 AM CDT

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Holly Baker

The rain will gradually clear through the evening. Mostly cloudy sky conditions stick around overnight.
A beach hazard statement remains in effect through Sunday night. Gusty winds create a hazard of strong rip currents and high waves for all beach goers.
Warming up on Sunday in the upper 70s for the inland areas and lower 70s near the lake.
Clouds decrease by Sunday afternoon with a dry weather period into early next week. Rain/storms are back in the forecast Wednesday/Thursday.

Tonight:  Mostly cloudy.
Low:      66°
Wind:     N 10-15

Sunday:   72 LAKE. Decreasing clouds.
High:     77°
Wind:     N 10-25

Monday:   74 LAKE. Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   62°                   High:  79°
Wind:     E 5-10

Tuesday:  Mostly sunny.
AM Low:   60°                   High:  83°
Wind:     S 5-10

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and storms.
AM Low:   63°                   High:  79°
Wind:     NW 5-10

Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers.
AM Low:   61°                   High:  76°
Wind:     NW/SE 5-10

Friday:   Partly cloudy.
AM Low:   63°                   High:  83°
Wind:     SW 5-10
 

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