Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SW 15 mph
Barometer	29.95 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	22 Jun 6:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S West Milwaukee WI

Extreme Heat Warning June 22, 07:38am until June 23, 07:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning June 22, 07:38am until June 23, 07:00pm
NOW until 7:00pm Mon
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 97 °F
Hot
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 96 °F
Hot
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Friday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.