Milwaukee weather: Rain returns Friday afternoon into Saturday
MILWAUKEE - Southeast Wisconsin is expected to see its best chance of rain in several weeks as a weather system moves through the region Friday afternoon, July 31, into early Saturday.
Periods of rain and thunderstorms are likely to develop on Friday, with the potential for locally heavy downpours that could cause ponding on roads and reduced visibility during the afternoon and evening commute. Severe weather is not expected at this time.
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Temperatures will also take a noticeable dip, with highs only reaching the 70s after the recent stretch of hot weather.
Rain may linger into the overnight hours and early Saturday morning, but conditions are expected to gradually improve as the system moves east. A few spotty showers or an isolated thunderstorm could still be around at daybreak Saturday before drier weather begins to return later in the morning and afternoon.
If you have outdoor plans for Friday evening or early Saturday, keep an eye on the forecast and be prepared for changing weather conditions, especially if thunderstorms develop.
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