816 FXUS63 KMKX 081927 AFDMKXArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 227 PM CDT Mon Sep 8 2025
.KEY MESSAGES...
- A warming trend is expected this week, with high temperatures warming to above normal values later this week.
- Gusty south to southwest winds will bring rising waves to Lake Michigan beaches, with a Beach Hazards Statement in effect for high swim risk conditions in Sheboygan County this evening through early Tuesday evening. Moderate swim risk conditions are expected at Ozaukee County beaches during this time.
- There are 20 to 30 percent chances for showers and a few storms Tuesday night across south central and portions of southeast Wisconsin.
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.SHORT TERM... Issued 227 PM CDT Mon Sep 8 2025
Tonight through Wednesday night:
Modest southerly winds and warm advection will continue tnt into Tuesday, while vorticity maximums over the nrn Great Plains slowly approach srn WI late Tue. The north to south band of broken mid level cloud cover over south central WI is associated with 850 mb warm advection and frontogenesis, and should gradually shift ewd and weaken. Light southerly winds tnt should be enough to inhibit fog formation along with milder temps, followed by high temps rising into the middle 70s for Tue.
A slow moving shortwave trough comprised of a couple vorticity maximums will pass Tue nt-Wed. Fcst soundings indicate a fairly moist troposphere from 600 mb upward with very skinny and marginal elevated CAPE. The overall forcing is weak but enough for 20-30 percent chances for showers and storms. A dissipating and dry cold front will then pass Wed nt.
Gehring
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.LONG TERM... Issued 227 PM CDT Mon Sep 8 2025
Thursday through Monday:
A large high pressure area will then move from Ontario into srn Quebec and New England for Thu-Fri, while a narrow but high amplitude upper ridge builds into the Upper MS River Valley. Light enely winds and above normal temps are forecast for srn WI during this time. The upper ridge will then hold in place and weaken a bit, while an upper low digs swd from James Bay, Canada to Lake Huron for Sun. At the surface a warm front will return Fri nt bringing chances for showers and storms and warm and humid conditions for the weekend. After Sunday there is much uncertainty on the track of the upper low which will have implications on temperature and precipitation trends.
Gehring
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.AVIATION... Issued 227 PM CDT Mon Sep 8 2025
VFR conditions will prevail this afternoon through Tuesday. Sct- bkn060-080.
Gehring
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.MARINE... Issued 227 PM CDT Mon Sep 8 2025
High pressure around 30.3 inches will continue to move east across the Lower Great Lakes and New England into Tuesday. Meanwhile a wave of low pressure will move across Lake Superior tonight with developing breezy south winds especially across the north half of the lake. The breezy south winds will continue into Tuesday but become much lighter Tuesday night and Wednesday. A decaying cold frontal passage is then expected from the north Wednesday night. Light northeast winds will prevail on Thursday after the frontal passage, becoming east to southeast for Friday. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from Port Washington northward for tonight and Tuesday for persistent south winds and waves of 3 to 5 feet.
Gehring
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.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... WI...Beach Hazards Statement...WIZ052...7 PM Monday to 7 PM Tuesday.
LM...Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643...7 PM Monday to 7 PM Tuesday.
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