Milwaukee Weather: Warmer days ahead, T-Storms on Friday

Forecast from FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs

Mostly clear overnight with temperatures falling into the upper 50s overnight.
Partly sunny, breezy and warm on Thursday with highs in the mid-80s.
T-Storms move in late Thursday night and especially on Friday. A few strong storms are also possible along with heavy rain. Highs in the upper 70s.
Drying out on Saturday with highs in the upper 70s to around 80. Partly sunny on Sunday with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s.

Overnight:  Mostly clear.
Low:      58°
Dew point: 47°
Wind:     S 5

Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy and warm. Chance for late night t-storms.
High:     85°
Dew point: 56°
Wind:     SW 10-20

Friday:   T-Storms likely. Heavy rain possible.
AM Low:   66°                   High:  77°
Dew point: 68°
Wind:     SW 10-20

Saturday: 77 Lake. Mostly cloudy.
AM Low:   68°                   High:  80° Inland, 77° Lake
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     NNE 5-10

Sunday:   75 Lake. Partly sunny.
AM Low:   57°                   High:  78° Inland, 75° Lake
Dew point: 60°
Wind:     E 5-10

Monday:   76 Lake. Chance for t-storms.
AM Low:   59°                   High:  80° Inland, 76° Lake
Dew point: 63°
Wind:     SE 5-15

Tuesday:  Chance for t-storms.
AM Low:   65°                   High:  81°
Dew point: 66°
Wind:     SSE 5-10

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