Overview: Temperatures for Milwaukee start to feel like summertime, with temperatures rising into the 70s but then falling into the low-60s by Tuesday due to a cold front.
Today: Friday morning for Milwaukee starts off overcast and warm with temperatures sitting in the low-60s. However, due to a Canadian low, gusty winds from the south show speeds up to 16 mph and gusts up to 28 mph. As the day continues, clouds start to clear out and temperatures skyrocket into the low-70s. Additionally, the Canadian low moves out, decreasing winds to 13 mph and wind gusts to 24 mph.
Tonight: During Friday night in Milwaukee, clouds return and temperatures drop into the mid-60s. Winds from the south continue to drop with speeds reducing to 10 mph and gusts to 15 mph. Rain is expected late Friday night and into Saturday morning.
Tomorrow: Into the weekend for Milwaukee, Saturday morning brings overcast skies and warm temperatures in the mid-60s. Unlike Friday, winds are calm at 6 mph from the west. Clouds start to clear out to bring partly sunny skies into the afternoon, and temperatures rise again into the mid-70s. Due to a high pressure located over western Minnesota, wind speeds will remain calm throughout the day and night with speeds at 5 mph and gusts up to 11 mph. Into Saturday night, overcast skies return with temperatures dropping into the low-60s.
Sunday: Sunday starts off with scattered showers with a possible rumble of thunder and cooler temperatures in the low-60s. Wind speeds increase compared to Saturday with speeds at 9 mph and gusts up to 14 mph. A low-pressure system is located on the Great Plains along with a stationary front in northern Wisconsin bringing overcast skies in Milwaukee. Into Sunday afternoon, wind speeds increase to 12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. A warm front emerges from the stationary front, bringing warm air into Milwaukee, temperatures increase to 65 degrees. As Sunday concludes, temperatures continue to increase into the high-60s along with wind speeds increasing to 13 mph and gusts increasing to 25 mph.
Extended: Monday for Milwaukee starts off with scattered thunderstorms. Temperatures reach a high of 73 degrees and wind speeds average out at 15 mph. Due to the low moving in from the west, a maximum wind gust up to 35 mph is possible. Scattered thunderstorms are possible into Monday evening as well due to a cold front. Tuesday temperatures are cooler due to the existing cold front with temperatures reaching a high of 62 degrees. With the system exiting, wind speeds are similar to Monday with wind speed averages at 16 mph and a possible maximum gust up to 36 mph from the west. Stay tuned to the UWM Post to see future weather!
