Storm Team 4 is monitoring a cluster of scattered showers across northern Illinois. Light to moderate rain is expanding across the state line. A few showers and claps of thunder are possible this evening as this rain moves by. Severe weather is not expected.
Meanwhile, a strengthening area of low pressure to the west is the focus for overnight showers and thunderstorms. Remnant storms will progress through southeastern Wisconsin overnight and into early Friday morning.
A few stronger storms could contain small hail and frequent lightning. The overall severe threat remains low.
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Breezy southerly winds will allow temperatures to soar into the 70s on Friday, with some places near the state line making a run toward 80 degrees.
This sets the stage for stronger storms as a cold front drops through the region later in the day. However, expansive cloud cover may hinder storm development and overall severe weather chances. That said, the best opportunity for storms will occur during the late afternoon and early evening hours as the front passes by.
If clouds remain overhead, and a "cap" does not break, storms will not develop. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has highlighted southeastern Wisconsin in a Level 2 (slight) risk for severe weather. If strong storms can develop, the strongest would produce hail and gusty winds.
Easter weekend will start off on a much cooler note as highs tumble back into the 50s on Saturday. Easter Sunday will start off dry before more rain moves in late in the day. Highs will range from the upper 40s at the lakefront to the lower 50s farther inland. Scattered showers are expected late Sunday into Monday. This soaking rain could deliver 0.5 to 1 inch of rain across southern Wisconsin
TONIGHT: Scattered Showers & Storms, Mild, BreezyLow: 52
Wind: S 15-20 G 30 mph
FRIDAY: Scattered Thunderstorms Possible; Partly Cloudy, Windy & Mild
High: 75
SATURDAY: Mostly Cloudy & Cooler
High: 53
SUNDAY: Mostly Cloudy, PM Scattered Showers
High: 48 Lake, 54 Inland
MONDAY: Widespread Rain Early; then Mostly Cloudy
High: 53
TUESDAY: Partly Cloudy; Slight Chance PM Showers
High: 57
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