A moist and unstable airmass with provide fuel for more showers and thunderstorms today and Wednesday while a warm front provides one of the main focuses for their production. Some of the storms could become severe late this afternoon through the evening hours. Damaging winds and heavy rain would be the main threats. Large hail will also be possible, along with an isolated tornado threat. Where the storms are most numerous depends on where a west to east running warm front will lie, and this is uncertain. Stay up on the latest forecasts and be prepared to take protective action if severe weather occurs.
Evening Thunderstorms, Some Severe – 6/16/2014
Evening thunderstorms, some severe; storms can bring downpours, large hail and damaging winds. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until Tuesday morning at 7am. Please listen to WRCO Radio or your favorite TV news channel for up to date changes in the weather.
Flash Flood Watch 6/1/2014
Potential for Flash flooding through early Monday afternoon.
Numerous showers and thunderstorms have developed across the Upper Mississippi River Valley Region today, dumping anywhere from 1/4 of an inch to as much as 3 inches per radar estimates as of 2:30 pm. The showers and thunderstorms could diminish briefly this evening, but then another round of showers and storms will roll into the region from the west. From the rest of this afternoon through early Monday afternoon, an additional 1/2 inch to 2 inches of rainfall is possible. This additional rainfall combined with what has fallen may result in flash flooding. [Read more…]
Special Statement – 5/27/2014
A line of strong thunderstorms moving through southwest Wisconsin…
At 805 PM…a line of strong thunderstorms extended from near Tomah Wisconsin to Platteville. The heaviest rain was falling from near Hillsboro through the Richland Center area…but moving east.
Be prepared for very heavy rain that could produce localized street flooding or bring ditches up to Road levels. In addition frequent lightning will be present so move indoors and avoid standing near or under trees.
Wisconsin’s Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week
Listen, Act and Live! Those words could protect you and your family during severe storm season. Listening to warnings and seeking shelter immediately will save lives. That’s why Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM), ReadyWisconsin, the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) have teamed up for Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week April 21-25, 2014.
Did you know that…
• Wisconsin averages 23 tornadoes annually.
• In 2013, 16 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin including six during the night and early morning hours of August 6-7 when an EF2 struck near New London in Waupaca and Outagamie counties. That tornado injured two residents and caused millions of dollars in damage.
• In 2012, only 4 tornadoes were reported in Wisconsin by the NWS. The strongest tornado hit near Patch Grove in Grant County on September 4. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
• In 2011, 38 tornadoes in Wisconsin were confirmed by the NWS, the fourth highest number on record. On August 19, a man was killed when a tornado with winds of 105 mph struck Marinette County.
• The peak tornado season in Wisconsin is April to August, but tornadoes can occur any time of year, like the January 7, 2008 storms near Kenosha.