Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed N 16 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 2 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

West Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light north  after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light north after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. West wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
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 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
West Milwaukee WI
 43.02°N 87.98°W (Elev. 682 ft)
5:46 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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