Southeast Wisconsin is currently experiencing severe storms that are expected to continue until 10 p.m. tonight. These storms may bring strong winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. The WeatherWatch 12 team is monitoring the situation closely, particularly concerning flooding due to heavy rain on already saturated ground.
Key Weather Alerts in Southeast Wisconsin
- Tornado Warning: Milwaukee County until 7:15 p.m.
- Flash Flood Warning: Jefferson County.
- Severe Thunderstorm Warnings:
- Fond du Lac County.
- Dodge County until 5:30 p.m.
- Jefferson County until 5:30 p.m.
- Washington and Waukesha counties until 7:15 p.m.
Timeline of Events
- 2:40 p.m.: A tornado watch was issued for all of southeast Wisconsin, effective until 10 p.m.
- 4:52 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Dodge and Jefferson counties.
- 5:26 p.m.: Warnings for Dodge and Jefferson counties were extended.
- 6:00 p.m.: The severe thunderstorm warning was upgraded to a tornado warning for Jefferson, Washington, and Waukesha counties.
- 6:11 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Fond du Lac County.
- 6:12 p.m.: Jefferson County was placed under a flash flood warning.
- 6:30 p.m.: Local residents began sharing hail photos.
- 6:34 p.m.: A tornado warning was confirmed for Milwaukee County.
Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed through weather updates and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety. The current weather patterns are a reminder of the volatility of severe storms in this region.
