Wisconsin Weather: Thunderstorms Friday During Commute Hours

MILWAUKEE, WI — The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Alert thunderstorms will become more widespread across the area today, with the chance continuing into this evening.

Locally, heavy rainfall will be possible, especially over southeastern Wisconsin, the National Weather Service says.

There is a moderate to high swim risk today at Lake Michigan beaches. The highest risk will be north of Milwaukee.

Chance of Rain

11 a.m. 85 percent
Noon 75 percent
1 p.m. 30 percent
2 p.m. 25 percent
3 p.m. 40 percent
4 p.m. 65 percent
5 p.m. 85 percent
6 p.m. 100 percent
7 p.m. 90 percent
8 p.m. 100 percent
9 p.m. 100 percent
10 p.m. 100 percent
11 p.m. 75 percent
Midnight 55 percent

Saturday through Thursday

After a break on Saturday, thunderstorm chances will return to the area late Saturday night and Sunday, continuing into the middle part of next week. Heavy rain will be possible during this time.

Weekend Forecast

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 67. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m. Low around 54. West wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

Saturday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southeast wind around 5 mph.