9:00 pm Update: The severe risk continues this evening.
Updated: 8:50 p.m. July 8, 2026
A new severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Dodge and Fond du Lac counties until 9:30 pm!
That storm is running around 40,000 ft. Small hail is possible with that storm, but damaging wind gusts are the biggest concern. 50 to 60 mph winds are possible.
Updated: 4:30 p.m. July 8, 2026
The SPC has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for our northern counties until10 pm. While the watch could be shifted south, the best ingredients for strong to severe storms will be across the northern parts of our viewing area.
High heat and humidity will fuel storms between 6 pm and 10 pm. Storms that fire could contain large hail and damaging winds.
Some storms have popped south of the main activity. We will expect an uptick with storms over the next several hours.
Overnight the rain and storms are forecast to weaken and not pose a threat!
Updated: 1:10 p.m. July 8, 2026
Isolated downpours continue to pass across a few select spots early this afternoon. Then we anticipate a break until more storms arrive in northern spots this evening. In between chances stay hydrated as a hot and humid day continues!
With dew points in the 70s the heat index values continue to hover around 90 as of 1pm this afternoon.
Updated: 11:00 a.m. July 8, 2026
We continue to monitor one big downpour that is slowly sinking southeast across the area. Here's a look at some locations in line for this in the next 45 minutes:
The cell that's just pushing offshore from Sheboygan has had lightning but this larger area heading toward the metro is just rain at this time. Due to the slow moving nature areas under and in line of this likely get some decent rainfall. While nothing is strong at this time, we still anticipate storms this evening which could be strong. Stay tuned for updates as needed today right here and on air.
Updated: 10:17 a.m. July 8, 2026
A few downpours and scattered showers have moved into some of our counties north of I-94. Even a few sprinkles are possible in the Milwaukee metro area. No lightning or thunder have been detected in any of these but they are fairly slow moving and are dropping some pretty heavy rain at times. These showers will continue to move slowly across our northern counties through the rest of the morning hours. The better chances for storms is still after 3 PM this afternoon as outlined below.
In addition to the heat and storms on Wednesday, an Air Quality Alert has also been issued for all of our lakeside counties from Noon Wednesday until 11 PM. Unhealthy levels of ozone may be possible causing decreased air quality, especially for sensitive groups.
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Posted: 5:51 a.m. July 8, 2026
The start of this week has been much cooler than last week's four days in a row in the 90s. We stayed in the 70s for highs Sunday and Monday then saw very average low 80s for highs on Tuesday. The dew points have also stayed fairly comfortable in the 50s which has been it feel more tolerable outside. That round of comfy air has come to an end with temps and dew points already increasing Wednesday morning. Highs Wednesday afternoon will hover around 90 then we get a cold front and lake breeze that keeps us cooler Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the upper 70s to around 80. Another round of heat starts Sunday.
Dew pints will reach the upper 60s on Wednesday making it feel fairly muggy. Even more humidity is expected Thursday with dew points getting into the tropical category around 70. The dew point drops a bit for Friday in the mid 60s but stays in the noticeable category. Saturday will see similar noticeable humidity before more humid air returns starting Sunday.
The combination of highs around 90 and lots of humidity Wednesday will push feels like temps all the way into the mid 90s. Drink plenty of water and find shade on Wednesday but it's not as hot as last week.
Returning heat and humidity will bring back the chance for some storms Wednesday afternoon and evening. The best timing for storms looks to be from 3-10 PM. The better storm chance will be in our northern counties.
Any storms that form Wednesday evening could be strong to severe with all of the heat adding fuel for storms. Some of our northern counties, where the storm chance looks better, are under a Level 2 Slight Risk. Then the rest of southeast Wisconsin is under a Level 1 Marginal risk.
Gusty wind will be the main threat with any storms that we see Wednesday but some hail is also possible. The tornado risk is very low but not completely zero. Some heavy rain may be possible with storms, especially Wednesday night, so there is a low risk for brief flash flooding. Rain totals for most will end up between 0.25-0.75" between the strong storms Wednesday evening and scattered storms throughout Thursday. Some isolated areas could see up to 1.50".
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