U.S. Open 2017 weather report: Will rain at Erin Hills help out Phil Mickelson?

Thunderstorms could suspend or delay play for the first round on Thursday

The 2017 U.S. Open weather report isn't looking favorable for golfers or attendees hoping to avoid rain, thunderstorms and the potential delays that come with inclement weather during golf's national championship. 

The current outlook, per Weather.com's forecast, shows at least a chance of thunderstorms on each of the first three days of tournament play at Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin. 

Thursday, June 15
High: 87 | Low: 64
60 percent chance of precipitation | Wind: W at 11 mph
Scattered thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy late 

Friday, June 16
High: 85 | Low: 63
50 percent chance of precipitation | Wind: SW at 11 mph
Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms

Saturday, June 17
High: 83 | Low: 62
30 percent chance of precipitation | Wind: WSW at 11 mph 
Widely scattered showers or a thunderstorm early, then partly cloudy

Sunday, June 18 
High: 82 | Low: 59
10 percent chance of precipitation | Wind: W at 12 mph
Sunshine and clouds mixed 

If play is delayed on Thursday morning, it could allow for Phil Mickelson to make his afternoon tee time after attending his daughter's high school graduation. But the weather's impact extends far beyond Mickelson's race to the first tee with Erin Hills making its U.S. Open debut as the longest track in tournament history. Golfers won't have to just navigate the tough rough and fire in long-range approach shots, but they'll likely have to do it in soggy conditions.