Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Thunderstorm Heavy Rain Fog/Mist

71°F

22°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1016.9 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 9 Aug 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wauwatosa WI

Flood Watch August 9, 11:51pm until August 11, 07:00am
Flash Flood Warning August 9, 11:51pm until August 10, 02:00am
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Flood Watch
Flash Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch August 9, 11:51pm until August 11, 07:00am
    Flash Flood Warning August 9, 11:51pm until August 10, 02:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 70 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wauwatosa WI
 43.07°N 88.03°W (Elev. 699 ft)
11:13 pm CDT Aug 9, 2025
11pm CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2025
 
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