Today, April 15: Light rain showers from overnight will be ending mostly before 8 a.m. Clouds will stick around through the morning and into the afternoon but will gradually thin and move out as the afternoon transitions to the evening. Winds will remain strong in the morning, around 15-20 mph with gusts around 35 mph possible. Temperatures will warm into the upper 40s but could reach into the lower 50s if clouds move out quick enough. Winds will slow as the day progresses, simmering to 10-15 mph by the evening.
Tonight: Temperatures will fall into the low 30s, and winds will continue to blow around 10-15 mph. Skies should be clear for the duration of the night.
Wednesday, April 16: High pressure begins to build in on Wednesday, allowing for a pleasant day in the Milwaukee area with sunny skies dominating all day. Inland areas will experience warmer temperatures in the 50s, though a lake breeze makes it cooler lakeside with highs in the 40s by the afternoon. Winds will be light throughout the day, blowing around 5 mph. Clouds develop into the night with lows in the 30s.
Extended Forecast, April 17 – April 19: Thursday looks to warm up into the mid-50s as a warm front moves into the area in the afternoon. This could also bring some rain and a chance of thunderstorms into the area for the evening, but the timing of that continues to fluctuate. As for the rest of the day Thursday, it looks to be partly sunny for the morning and early afternoon. Lows overnight will fall into the low 40s as a steadier rain moves in. Friday looks to be a more active day. Rain will continue from the overnight hours but looks to taper off by midday. This could lead to a small window of sunshine ahead of a cold front. The uncertainty of the track is still high, but there is a chance for some strong to severe storms Friday afternoon, especially if there is a clearing midday. Make sure to stay tuned for any updates. Temperatures on Friday will push into the 60s but could be higher depending on where the low’s center goes. Saturday looks like another beautiful day. The cold front will move out, leaving seasonal temperatures in the 50s and sunny skies.
