Storms Could Hit Wisconsin With Heavy Rain And Wind; Chance Of Hail

WISCONSIN — A round of thunderstorms could bring hail and gusty winds to southeast Wisconsin by Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

The thunderstorms are expected ahead of a cold front Wednesday afternoon and evening, the NWS said. Southeast Wisconsin in particular, including the Milwaukee and Waukesha areas, may be hit with some stronger storms capable of "marginally severe" hail and gusty winds, and small chances of thunderstorms may linger into next week.

Scattered storms are expected across the southern part of Wisconsin into Wednesday afternoon, the NWS said in a tweet. Most storms will show frequent lightning and heavy downpours, but some could be stronger.

Here is the National Weather Service's forecast for the Milwaukee area into the weekend:

Wednesday: A high around 90 and 60 percent chances of precipitation with up to a half inch possible. Greater chance of precipitation into the evening.

Thursday: Partly sunny and a high of around 76.

Friday: A high around 78 with sunny skies then chances for showers in the late evening.

Saturday: A partly sunny day with a high near 79 and 20 percent chance of showers.