Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	30.06 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 8:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Glendale WI

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:29am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:29am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 92 °F
Isolated
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 73 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Independence Day
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 83 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Isolated showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. High near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Light northeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.