Tracking Storm System Across the Central U.S.

A storm system will continue to produce widespread showers and thunderstorms as it progresses eastward across the central U.S. into the Northeast through the weekend. There are risks of severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall on Saturday from the Ozarks into the mid-Mississippi River Valley with potential for damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

57°F

14°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed S 13 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Oct 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm.  Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 60. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 1pm. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport WI
 42.96°N 87.95°W (Elev. 771 ft)
7:01 am CDT Oct 17, 2025
8am CDT Oct 17, 2025-6pm CDT Oct 23, 2025
 
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