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Milwaukee Rivers Stay High as Cold Front Approaches

5/12/2026

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  • River water levels remain elevated around Milwaukee after record-setting rains caused recent flooding.
  • The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms across Maryland on Wednesday with mid-70s temperatures.
  • Meteorologist Denny VanCleve says a cold front will move into southeastern Wisconsin Tuesday, bringing breezy southwest winds up to 35-40 mph.
  • Temperatures are expected to fall to the 40s overnight, rise to around 60°F Wednesday and reach the mid-70s by Friday.