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Florence Departs U.S. But Rivers Will Rise Further In Carolinas; Heavy Rain Continues In Midwest

Major-to-record river flooding will continue across the Carolinas for days to weeks to come as rainfall from Florence makes its way through area river systems. Meanwhile, a stationary front extending through the Midwest will be a focus for heavy rain with localized flash flooding across the Upper Midwest midweek; severe thunderstorms are also possible in this region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Sep 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 68 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 65 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers
    Likely

    High: 83 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Breezy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 68 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 71 by 10am, then falling to around 63 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 71 °F⇓

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 63 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 51 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    Sunny

    High: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 71 by 10am, then falling to around 63 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Point Forecast:
Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI
 42.95°N 87.89°W (Elev. 699 ft)
Last Update:
11:39 am CDT Sep 19, 2018
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Sep 19, 2018-6pm CDT Sep 25, 2018
 
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