Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Watch; Summerfest Big Bang Postponed

MILWAUKEE, WI — Summerfest Big Bang fireworks scheduled to go off Wednesday night will be postponed until 9:30 p.m. Thursday due to severe thunderstorms heading our way.

A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of southern Wisconsin through late evening. Storms will produce heavy rain and may produce damaging winds, large hail, or a tornado.

A small threat of flash flooding also exists as some areas may see repeated rounds of thunderstorms and heavy rain.

• Dodge
• Jefferson
• Kenosha
• Milwaukee
• Ozaukee
• Racine
• Walworth
• Waukesha
• Walworth

A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect into tonight for beaches in Sheboygan County. Breezy southerly winds and high waves will result in dangerous rip, structural, and longshore currents.

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