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3 days ago
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Wisconsin weather forecast: Rain and storms later this week, but no severe threat
Rain and thunderstorms are likely in southern Wisconsin later this week, though no widespread severe weather is expected. Storm chances are likely Wednesday through early Friday, with another round possible on Saturday. The National Weather Service's forecast will likely narrow down the timing later in the week. "I don't see any real strong signals for an organized severe weather threat," NWS meteorologist Andy Boxell said, noting that some individual storms could become strong. "If anything, we'll need to watch for localized heavy rainfall and a flood threat with that, given the very moist atmosphere and relatively slow movement of storms this time of year," he said. On Friday, July 11, a strong thunderstorm system moved across southern Wisconsin, causing flooding with up to three inches of rain in the region. The start of the week will be dry, hot and sunny, with highs near 87 degrees on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures will remain in the 80-degree range for the rest of the week. "There's an outside chance of a brief shower or thunderstorm across central Wisconsin tomorrow," Boxell said. "(It) really shouldn't amount to much." Wildfire smoke is again impacting Wisconsin, though skies are expected to clear up in the Milwaukee area by noon on July 14. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Storms expected in Wisconsin later this week, but no severe threat
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01-06-2025
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Wildfire smoke will likely block northern lights in Wisconsin before humid, stormy weather
June 1 is the first day of meteorological summer, and Wisconsin will have warm weather to match despite lingering wildfire smoke and storms in the middle of the week. Smoke from Canadian wildfires will linger above Wisconsin Sunday and Monday, making the sun and sky look hazy. But air quality has improved, and people shouldn't be able to smell smoke. "I don't really expect much down at the surface, it should all just be quite a bit further up in the atmosphere," National Weather Service meteorologist Andy Boxell said. A statewide air quality advisory was issued May 30, with conditions especially unhealthy for sensitive groups. Advisories for June 1 and 2 look unlikely. The smoke is coming from wildfires in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Rising heat, winds, and dry air sparked blazes in those Canadian provinces. Thousands have been evacuated. Much of the country, even states further south, has a good chance to see northern lights Sunday night. But the wildfire smoke will become thicker tonight over Wisconsin and likely obstruct any view of the phenomenon. "It's hard to say exactly how much (the smoke) would block it out, but that's definitely going to impede anyone's ability to see the northern lights, unfortunately," Boxell said. More: What to know about Canadian wildfire smoke's effect on Wisconsin, Milwaukee air quality After the smoke moves out, humid air will take its place. Rain showers and thunderstorms are most likely Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. The system is expected to bring steady rainfall, but severe storms don't look likely. "By Wednesday afternoon, things should be winding down," Boxell said. Monday and Tuesday could hit a high of 83 degrees in Milwaukee, with temperatures cooler along the lake. Temperatures will fall to around 70 degrees for the rest of the week. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wildfire smoke will block northern lights, storms and humidity ahead
