Smoky Skies And Midweek Storms In WI Forecast

MILWAUKEE, WI — Hazy skies and breathing concerns will persist across Wisconsin through at least midday Monday as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to blanket the state.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory through 12 p.m. Monday, warning that conditions could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, and even worse in northern parts of the state.

Residents with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions are urged to stay indoors or limit outdoor activities. Symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath, or fatigue may indicate a more serious issue.

After the smoke begins to clear, the focus turns to a stretch of sunny, summer weather before storm chances return midweek.

Milwaukee-Area Forecast Highlights (MKE Airport)

• Sunday Night: Areas of lingering smoke. Mostly clear with a low around 63. Winds light from the southwest.
• Monday: Sunny and warm, but smoke and haze may persist early. High near 84 with light west winds turning south in the afternoon.
• Monday Night: Mostly clear and mild. Low around 68.
• Tuesday: Another warm, sunny day. High near 85. South winds at 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Slight chance of late-night showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Low near 70.
• Wednesday: A 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. High near 83.
• Wednesday Night: Thunderstorm chances increase to 50%. Low near 68.
• Thursday: Continued storm chances, with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, high near 79.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler with highs in the mid-70s.
• Weekend Outlook: Partly sunny both days. A slight chance of showers and storms Saturday and Sunday, with highs near 80.