Scattered storms expected in Milwaukee through afternoon, evening

Following Wednesday’s heat that reached a heat index near 100 degrees, southeast Wisconsin is expected to see scattered storms and rain Thursday afternoon and into the night.

While there could be some scattered storms through the morning, the bulk of potential stormy weather will come later in the afternoon and through the evening, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Michaela Heeren.

“With these storms, we do have a lot of instability, so there is that potential for some gusty winds and hail with the stronger storms,” Heeren said.

Going into the afternoon, there is a line of storms developing in central Wisconsin moving southeastward. The storms won’t be a “fast moving line,” but more of a “broken line,” affecting areas on and off throughout the afternoon and evening hours, Heeren said.

The storms are expected in the Milwaukee area around 5 p.m. but could arrive as early as 3 p.m. Strong storms exit the area around 9 p.m., but there is a chance of scattered storms through Friday morning.

Heeren said precipitation would likely be “closer to a tenth of an inch,” but that any of the storms have the possibility for heavy rain potential and an “inch is definitely in the realm of possibilities.”

Tristan Hernandez can be reached at thernandez@gannett.com.