Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed E 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 10:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S West Milwaukee WI

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S West Milwaukee WI
 42.98°N 87.95°W (Elev. 692 ft)
9:52 am CDT Aug 6, 2026
11am CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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