Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest; Heat Continues in the Southwest

Scattered severe thunderstorms may produce damaging winds, large hail, a tornado or two, and heavy rain across parts of the Upper Midwest, mainly this evening through Saturday. Very hot temperatures will continue through today across the Desert Southwest, which could break daily high temperature records. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Milwaukee, General Mitchell International Airport (KMKE)

Lat: 42.96°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 722ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.4 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Aug 6:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Butler WI

  • Today

    Today: Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Hot

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 96. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Butler WI
 43.11°N 88.03°W (Elev. 748 ft)
6:42 am CDT Aug 8, 2025
7am CDT Aug 8, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2025
 
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