Milwaukee Weather: Chilly tonight, rain returns Monday afternoon
Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
MILWAUKEE - Clear and cool tonight with temperatures dropping quickly, settling in the 40s away from the lake overnight, around 50 close to Lake Michigan.
Increasing clouds on Monday, breezy with afternoon rain showers and a few rumbles possible. High around 70 with a dew point of 50. T-Storms are likely Monday night into Tuesday morning. Severe weather isn't expected.
Chances for showers and t-storms continue on Tuesday with a breezy high in the mid-70s. Heavy rain is possible with this system. 0.50"-1.0" of rain is possible. Much cooler on Wednesday with a chance for rain showers and highs in the mid-60s.
Drying out on Thursday before t-storm chances return Friday afternoon into Saturday. Highs in the 70s late week into the weekend.
Overnight: Clear skies. Cool.
Low: 50°
Dew point: 46°
Wind: NW 5
Monday: Increasing clouds and breezy. Afternoon rain showers, nighttime t-storms.
High: 70°
Dew point: 50°
Wind: SSE 10-20
Tuesday: Chance for t-storms. Breezy.
AM Low: 63° High: 76°
Dew point: 64°
Wind: WSW 10-20
Wednesday: Chance for rain showers. Cool.
AM Low: 59° High: 66°
Dew point: 57°
Wind: E 5-10
Thursday: 70 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low: 58° High: 74° Inland, 70° Lake
Dew point: 56°
Wind: E 5-10
Friday: Chance for afternoon t-storms.
AM Low: 57° High: 75°
Dew point: 60°
Wind: SE 5-10
Saturday: Chance for t-storms.
AM Low: 59° High: 77°
Dew point: 64°
Wind: SW 5-10
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