Friday, August 1
Friday will feel more comfortable, but the wildfire smoke from Canada is still hanging around and will keep the sky hazy. That haze may limit how warm we get, holding highs in the mid to upper 70s across Milwaukee. Winds from the northeast around 10-15 mph will keep Lake Michigan choppy through the morning, which is why the Beach Hazards Statement extends into midday. Air quality is expected to remain unhealthy, especially in the morning, before gradually improving later in the day. By nightfall, skies stay mostly clear with lows dipping into the low to mid 50s inland, closer to the 60s along the lake.
Friday Night:
Expect a calm, balmy evening with light east winds around 5-10 mph. Lows settle into the low to mid-60s inland, with a bit of lake moderation keeping lakeside areas in the 60-65°F range. You might notice lingering haze from the smoke overhead, but otherwise it’s a peaceful, mostly clear night.
Saturday, August 2
High pressure will be firmly overhead, which means a calmer day with lighter winds and less smoke aloft compared to Friday. Temperatures will climb into the upper 70s under plenty of sunshine. The air will stay dry and comfortable, with dewpoints in the 50s. Overnight, winds go light and variable, setting up another round of patchy fog in low lying areas toward Sunday morning. Lows fall into the low 50s away from the lake, and the upper 50s to near 60 lakeside.
Saturday Night:
Saturday evening will remain dry. A gentle north-northeast breeze around 5-10 mph will help usher in drier air. Temperatures will dip into the upper 50s inland and hover near 60°F along the lakeshore. Skies should stay mostly clear and will stay a nice cool night.
Sunday, August 3
The high begins to slide east, and as it does, winds shift to the south, drawing in a touch more warmth and moisture. Still, humidity stays reasonable during the day. Highs will reach around 80 degrees, with winds from the south around 5-10 mph. The night won’t cool off quite as much, with lows in the upper 50s inland and low to mid-60s by the lake.
Monday, August 4
This is when the weather pattern starts to turn. An upper trough moving in will pull more moisture northward, and the added humidity will make it feel stickier. Expect highs in the low to mid-80s with south winds of 10-15 mph. Clouds will increase through the day, and by afternoon, scattered showers could develop. While coverage is uncertain and on the lower side, any storm that forms could bring gusty winds and heavy rain. Overnight, lows hold near the mid-60s.
Tuesday, August 5
Humidity hangs on with dewpoints creeping back into the mid-60s. Daytime highs push into the mid-80s, and a mix of sun and clouds will be joined by another round of afternoon storm chances. Winds from the southwest around 10 mph will help pull in that warmer, more unstable air. Any storms that form could once again produce brief downpours, though widespread storms is not yet expected.
