Overview

• Southern Wisconsin is already seeing spotty showers from a low over Iowa, with a greater chance for scattered rain and a few storms Saturday into Sunday that could affect outdoor plans.
• Across the Midwest and interior U.S., isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase from Sunday into next week, though no widespread washouts are projected.
• Highs in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees hold for many areas through the weekend with relatively low humidity, followed by some cooling early next week where clouds and rain develop.
• New England turns much cooler with highs in the 60s and the season’s first frost and freeze alerts in parts of Maine, alongside elevated fire danger and burn restrictions in Maine and New Hampshire.
• Tropical Storm Gabrielle is forecast to track north and may strengthen near Bermuda early next week while staying well offshore of the United States.