Milwaukee, WI
Heavy rain likely, thunderstorms possible in Milwaukee area Saturday afternoon to evening
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A gloomy Saturday is expected for the Milwaukee area, with possible thunderstorms and heavy rain.
Milwaukee and surrounding suburbs will most likely get hit with heavy rain, with possible thunderstorms, Saturday afternoon to early evening, said Mark Gehring, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Milwaukee.
“We’re in a very moist environment with lots of clouds,” Gehring said. “Most people will end up getting hit and will see at least brief periods of a shower or two and it will come down pretty good for that brief time as well.”
Gehring said the rain and storms are moving in a southeast direction steady enough to not cause any concerns. The temperature is expected to remain in the low to mid-70s.
Swimming conditions at beaches are expected to remain safe as long as there’s no lightning. Gehring said there won’t be any rip currents or high waves, which usually are what create dangerous swimming conditions.