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Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Climate
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After one cloudy day, Milwaukee weather will be great heading into the 4th of July
A cold front moving along Wisconsin could bring thunderstorms to the southern region of the state Monday, June 30, from late morning through the early evening. While exact timing of storms is unknown, stronger ones could result in gustier winds and pea-sized hail, according to the National Weather Service. "They'll be more scattered about, so it won't be an all day wash out or anything like that," Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist JJ Wood said. After that, things should clear up in southern Wisconsin and make for a great lead-up to the 4th of July. The sun will return. Temperatures will hover in the mid-80s. Chances for rain and storms will be miniscule. "For showers or thunderstorms, it'd be like 20%," Wood said. "Maybe 30% chance." That nice summer weather isn't poised to last much longer after that, though. Another front coming in July 5 will drop the day's high-80s/low-90s temperatures and cover the sun, leading to a likely chance of storms through the late afternoon and into the evening. And as that system lingers Sunday, chance of rain will continue. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 4th of July week expected to be beautiful in Milwaukee
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected in the Milwaukee area Thursday through Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Milwaukee area Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, though the National Weather Service says it's not certain on the storms' timing. Rain is possible after 2 p.m. on Thursday, with chances increasing throughout the afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible after 4 p.m., with chances highest between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. Milwaukee-Sullivan NWS meteorologist JJ Wood said storms will be scattered and won't be continuous through the night. Gusty winds and hail are possible with Thursday night's storms, but the weather service says they're more likely in the southwestern portion of the state. Rain is in the forecast throughout the day on Friday, and NWS says there is a "Slight Risk" of severe thunderstorms over southeastern Wisconsin on Friday evening, with chances highest between about 4 and 7 p.m. If storms develop along a cold front moving in Friday afternoon, large hail and damaging winds are possible, NWS says. In the Milwaukee area, hail and strong winds are more likely on Friday than on Thursday. On Friday, "we could see a few stronger storms develop, but it's uncertain if they're going to develop in southeast Wisconsin or if they might develop further to the southeast," Wood said. "So, it's possible things could remain dry." Showers and thunderstorms are expected to wrap up around midnight on Saturday, which otherwise is expected to be sunny and dry, with a high of around 53 degrees. Rain is possible throughout the day on Easter Sunday, with over 80% chances between 7 p.m. and midnight. Thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening, and rain is expected to continue into Monday morning. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Thunderstorms, hail possible in Milwaukee Thursday and Friday evenings
Yahoo
05-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Freezing rain, snow expected to bring icy roads Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning in Milwaukee
A wintry mix of freezing drizzle and light snow could present issues for Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commuters across southern and central Wisconsin. According to the National Weather Service forecast, flurries or light snow could begin around 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Milwaukee. However, peak precipitation is expected to fall in the evening hours through early Thursday morning. "We're going to emphasize that this (freezing drizzle) is going to be rather light for the Milwaukee area," said Milwaukee-Sullivan NWS meteorologist JJ Wood. "It's going to be mainly this evening, starting about 7 or 8 p.m., going until maybe 2 or 3 a.m. It then should be tapered off completely between about 3 and 5 a.m." The Milwaukee area will mainly see freezing drizzle with "a little light snow mixed in at times," he continued. Wood said area residents should expect up to "a couple of hundredths of an inch" of ice accumulation and "maybe a tenth of an inch of snow." This could create slick and icy driving conditions, especially on untreated roads and elevated surfaces like bridges and overpasses into the early Thursday morning commute. Wood said these conditions should no longer pose a threat by mid-day Thursday as temperatures warm to the upper 30s. High winds are expected Thursday afternoon and evening. In Milwaukee, Wood said sustained winds between 25 and 30 mph with gusts up to 40 or 45 mph are possible. Greater snow and ice accumulations are possible with this system in other areas of the state. Central Wisconsin should see "steadier light snow" while the northern portion of the state could see moderate snow totals, Wood said. "In the northern half of the state, you could see anywhere from 1 to maybe 3 inches. In the far northwest part, it's more like 3 to 4 inches," he continued. NWS provides these safety tips for those driving during freezing drizzle conditions: Slow down Don't use cruise control Leave plenty of distance between you and other vehicles This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Freezing rain to bring slick road conditions Wednesday in Milwaukee
