Northeast Wisconsin Weather: Hot & Humid Returns, Then Cooler August Forecast

Weekend Weather Outlook

• ☀️ Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine on Saturday, with a chance for isolated showers or thunderstorms, especially in the morning.
• 🌡️ Temperatures will be in the mid-80s on Saturday, climbing to the upper 80s to lower 90s by Sunday afternoon.
• 💧 Humidity will increase significantly over the weekend, with dew points climbing back into the 70s.

Early August Cooling Trend

• ❄️ A significant cool down is expected across the upper Midwest as July ends and August begins.
• 📉 Temperatures are forecasted to be well below normal for the first week of August, particularly in Iowa and southwestern Wisconsin.
• 🍂 This cooling trend marks the beginning of the transition towards fall, with normal highs dropping below 80 degrees by early August.

Storm Potential and Humidity

• ⚡ Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and into tomorrow morning as a stalled cold front returns north as a warm front.
• ⚠️ Some storms could produce heavy rain and severe weather on Sunday night into Monday and Tuesday.
• 💨 Dew points will climb into the mid and possibly upper 70s by Monday, indicating a return to hot and humid conditions before the cooler weather arrives.

Current Conditions and Wind

• 💨 Easterly winds brought cooler temperatures today, with readings in the lower to mid-70s near Lake Michigan and mid-80s inland.
• ☁️ Green Bay is experiencing smoky sunshine and high clouds with temperatures at 78 degrees and a dew point of 66.
• 💨 Inland areas like Appleton are warmer at 82 degrees with a dew point of 64, and a northeast wind around 10 miles per hour.