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Milwaukee Fog & Thunderstorms to Drench Weekend Fun
5 Jul
Summary
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for July 4th evening.
- Dense fog may occur over Lake Michigan on Saturday and Sunday.
- Hazard alerts issued for seven Wisconsin counties, brief funnel clouds possible.
Following days of extreme heat, Milwaukee residents can expect a change in weather patterns this weekend, with thunderstorms and fog anticipated. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are predicted for the evening of July 4th in the Greater Milwaukee area. Meteorologists indicate a very low risk for severe weather, with the possibility of pop-up storms bringing wind gusts up to 30 mph.
Over Saturday evening and Sunday, July 5th, occasional dense fog may develop over portions of Lake Michigan. Hazard alerts have been issued for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Walworth, Washington, Ozaukee, and Kenosha Counties. Meteorologists are also warning about the possibility of brief funnel clouds forming in advance of showers and thunderstorms through late afternoon.
Despite the weather changes, fireworks displays are not expected to be significantly affected. The showers and storms around Milwaukee and Waukesha County are predicted to dissipate by the time evening firework shows are scheduled, with only slight chances of brief showers remaining.
