Milwaukee Weather: Strong storms possible on Sunday

Published August 9, 2026 6:13 AM CDT

Forecast from FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels

An isolated shower early Sunday morning, otherwise increasing clouds.
Strong to severe storms are looking favorable from 10AM-3PM on Sunday. Heavy rain, strong winds and an isolated tornado are possible.
Additional scattered storms possible from 5PM-10PM especially closer to the WI-IL border.
Daily chances of storms are possible through Wednesday. Temperatures near average in the low 80s then cooling into the 70s by the end of the week.

Today:    Chance rain and storms.
High:     80°
Wind:     S 5-10

Tonight:  Mostly clear
Low:      67°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Monday:   Chance rain and storms.
High:     82°
Wind:     NE 5-10

Tuesday:  Chance rain and storms.
AM Low:   67°                   High:  81°
Wind:     E 5-10

Wednesday:Slight chance rain and storms.
AM Low:   68°                   High:  81°
Wind:     NW 5-10

Thursday: Mostly cloudy
AM Low:   65°                   High:  76°
Wind:     E 5-10

Friday:   Partly sunny
AM Low:   61°                   High:  76°
Wind:     NE 5-10

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