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

3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. 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: 66 °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 77. 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: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. 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 77. 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 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI
 43.04°N 87.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
5:46 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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