Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SE 12 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI

Flood Watch August 10, 03:35pm until August 11, 07:00am
Flood Warning August 10, 03:35pm until August 10, 07:00pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch August 10, 03:35pm until August 11, 07:00am
    Flood Warning August 10, 03:35pm until August 10, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest 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.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then showers likely between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest 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.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI
 43.04°N 87.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
3:13 pm CDT Aug 10, 2025
3pm CDT Aug 10, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
 
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