Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 710 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026

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Milwaukee, WI Local Forecast Office

3NM E South Milwaukee WI

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
North wind 10 to 15 knots rising to 15 to 20 knots late in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance of showers in the morning. Waves 2 to 4 feet.
Tonight
North wind 15 to 20 knots easing to 10 to 15 knots late in the evening, then easing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight becoming north 5 to 10 knots early in the morning. Partly cloudy. Waves 3 to 4 feet.
Monday
North wind 10 to 15 knots. Sunny. Waves 1 to 3 feet.
Monday Night
North wind 10 to 15 knots easing to 5 to 10 knots late in the evening, then becoming north 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 2 feet.



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710 AM CDT Sun Jul 5 2026
 
 

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