Severe Thunderstorms Approaching Southeast Wisconsin

WISCONSIN -- A line of thunderstorms is slowly moving through southeastern Wisconsin this evening, with rain expected to hit the Milwaukee metro area in the 7 o'clock hour, according to National Weather Service estimates.

The overall line motion is very slow to the southeast, while individual storms are moving to the northeast. Frequent lightning, periods of heavy rain, and a few instances of gusty winds up to 40 miles per hour can be expected. Thunderstorms will continue to gradually push to the southeast through the rest of the evening hours.

The National Weather Service says that heavy rainfall from the storms could produce localized flash flooding.
There is a marginal risk for severe weather. Damaging winds are the main threat, although large hail is possible along with an isolated tornado.

Record river flooding will continue along the Baraboo River while new flooding is expected to occur across the Rock and Crawfish River basins. Also, high water levels causing dam gate releases will continue to cause areas of flooding in parts of downtown Madison.

Hourly Forecast

(Southeast Wisconsin)

6pm - Partly Cloudy, 81°

Chance of rain: 4%. Wind 7 mph from the SW.

7pm - Mostly Cloudy, 80°

Chance of rain: 14%. Wind 7 mph from the SW.

8pm - Rain, 78°

Chance of rain: 35%. Wind 9 mph from the SW.

9pm - Light Rain, 76°

Chance of rain: 38%. Wind 8 mph from the WSW.

10pm - Light Rain, 75°

Chance of rain: 36%. Wind 8 mph from the SW.

11pm - Light Rain, 75°

Chance of rain: 31%. Wind 7 mph from the SW.

12am - Light Rain, 74°

Chance of rain: 38%. Wind 7 mph from the SW.

Data provided by darksky.net.

NOAA/Sullivan Images