Wisconsin Weather: Record Cold September Start, Warming Trend Ahead

Record Cold September Start

• 🥶 September has begun with the coldest start on record, with morning lows in the low 30s in many areas.
• 🌡️ Leyona recorded 31 degrees, Okanto 35, Marcus 37, and Green Bay hit 38 degrees.
• 🕰️ This is the earliest low of 38°F or colder in September in 37 years, with the last occurrence in 1988.

Afternoon Warm-up and Current Conditions

• ☀️ Despite the cold mornings, afternoons have seen significant warming, reaching the lower 70s with sunshine and southerly winds.
• 💨 Winds are gusting over 20 mph in many locations, contributing to cooler temperatures closer to the lake.

Approaching Weather System

• ⛈️ A weather system producing showers and thunderstorms in northern Minnesota is expected to move east across the western Great Lakes.
• 📈 This system will bring a warming trend to the region, with temperatures expected to be 4-6 degrees warmer tomorrow.
• ⚡ Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow night and early Wednesday morning, with no severe weather expected.

Weekend and Beyond Forecast

• ☀️ Fantastic weather is forecast for Thursday with mostly clear skies and temperatures in the upper 60s.
• 📈 Friday is expected to be warmer, with highs in the upper 70s, potentially reaching the low 80s west of the Fox Valley.
• 📉 Cooler weather is anticipated to return for Sunday and Monday.

Weather Kid Segment

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are invited to have their child participate as a weather kid, demonstrating daily weather-ready attire.