Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the Milwaukee area Thursday evening and Friday afternoon, though the National Weather Service says it’s not certain on the storms’ timing.

Rain is possible after 2 p.m. on Thursday, with chances increasing throughout the afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible after 4 p.m., with chances highest between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m.

Milwaukee-Sullivan NWS meteorologist JJ Wood said storms will be scattered and won’t be continuous through the night. Gusty winds and hail are possible with Thursday night’s storms, but the weather service says they’re more likely in the southwestern portion of the state.

Rain is in the forecast throughout the day on Friday, and NWS says there is a “Slight Risk” of severe thunderstorms over southeastern Wisconsin on Friday evening, with chances highest between about 4 and 7 p.m. If storms develop along a cold front moving in Friday afternoon, large hail and damaging winds are possible, NWS says. In the Milwaukee area, hail and strong winds are more likely on Friday than on Thursday.

On Friday, “we could see a few stronger storms develop, but it’s uncertain if they’re going to develop in southeast Wisconsin or if they might develop further to the southeast,” Wood said. “So, it’s possible things could remain dry.”

Showers and thunderstorms are expected to wrap up around midnight on Saturday, which otherwise is expected to be sunny and dry, with a high of around 53 degrees.

Rain is possible throughout the day on Easter Sunday, with over 80% chances between 7 p.m. and midnight. Thunderstorms are possible Sunday evening, and rain is expected to continue into Monday morning.

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