Heat Index In Upper 90s, Storms To Provide Some Relief: WI Weather

MILWAUKEE — Wednesday will be another hot and humid day across southern Wisconsin, with the heat index hitting the upper 90s, according to the National Weather Service.

Two separate rounds of strong storms forecasted for Thursday could bring some relief from the heat, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.

"Gusty winds are possible with both lines, while hail is expected primarily in the afternoon hours," the NWS said.

Here's the full NWS forecast from the Milwaukee Airport:

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 86. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night; Mostly clear, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.