Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 16 Jun 12:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

West Milwaukee WI

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 78. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 90.
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Point Forecast:
West Milwaukee WI
 43.02°N 87.98°W (Elev. 682 ft)
12:54 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
1pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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