Milwaukee Weather: More storms, HOT and HUMID on Friday

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

Another chance for t-storms overnight. Any storms could produce flooding, lightning, strong winds, hail and an isolated tornado. Areas of fog developing near the lake.
Very hot and humid on Friday. Highs in the low-to-mid 90s with a heat index of 100. Scattered t-storms are also possible as this stationary front lingers across the area. Again, HOT and HUMID on Friday.
The front moves south on Saturday, cooling us down AND dropping our dew points into the 60s. Only a slight chance for a t-storm on Saturday. Greater chances for storms on Sunday night. Highs in the 70s/80s.
Slight chance for a t-storm on Labor Day with a high in the upper 70s to low 80s and dew points in the low 60s. T-Storm chances go up on Tuesday with temperatures rising on Wednesday.

Overnight:  Chance for t-storms. Fog near the lake.
Low:      71°
Dew point: 71°
Wind:     SE 5

Friday:   Heat Index: 100. Hot and humid with a chance for t-storms.
High:     93°, Heat Index: 100°
Dew point: 71°
Wind:     SW 5-10

Saturday: 77 Lake. Partly sunny with a slight chance for storms.
AM Low:   70°                   High:  82° Inland, 77° Lake
Dew point: 67°
Wind:     NE 5-15

Sunday:   77 Lake. Partly sunny with a chance for t-storms at night. Less humid.
AM Low:   64°                   High:  81° Inland, 77° Lake
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     E 5-10

Monday:   78 Lake. Partly sunny with a slight chance for t-storms.
AM Low:   63°                   High:  81° Inland, 78° Lake
Dew point: 62°
Wind:     SE 5-10

Tuesday:  Partly sunny with a chance for t-storms.
AM Low:   65°                   High:  80°
Dew point: 66°
Wind:     SSE 5-10

Wednesday: Partly sunny, warm and humid with a slight chance for t-storms.
AM Low:   68°                   High:  85°
Dew point: 70°
Wind:     NW 5-15

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