Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 13 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Jun 4:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 64. West wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 64. West wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 73. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Juneteenth
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Milwaukee WI
 43.04°N 87.92°W (Elev. 600 ft)
5:09 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
5pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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