Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today
Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ671) Issued by: National Weather Service Milwaukee, WI Last Update: 907 AM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026 |  |
Rest Of Today: South winds 10 to 20 kt. Isolated showers late this morning. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Tonight: South winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest. Scattered showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Friday: Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming south. Scattered showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Friday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming west 5 to 10 kt. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Saturday: Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming north 10 to 20 kt. Chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Saturday Night: Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt backing to northwest 10 to 15 kt. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Sunday: Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming north 10 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Monday: North winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 10 to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 3 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ671) | |
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