Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Partly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 10:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Hales Corners WI

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 77. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 77. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Hales Corners WI
 42.96°N 88.07°W (Elev. 866 ft)
11:32 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
11am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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