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Severe Storm Risk This Afternoon-Evening and Again Thursday

Multiple rounds of storms are expected this afternoon-evening and again on Thursday with numerous storms becoming severe. All hazards will be possible including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Additionally, repeated rounds of heavy rainfall could lead to localized flash flooding. Stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings! Read More >

Through 4 pm, lines of storms will move east and northeast across western Wisconsin. Some of these storms will be strong to severe. Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph, hail up to 1” in diameter, isolated tornado possible, and localized, street flooding will all be possible with the stronger storms. Additional strong to severe storms will be possible this evening.
Two rounds of storms are expected this afternoon-evening with numerous storms likely becoming severe. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main threats, with a slightly lesser threat for a few tornadoes. Localized flooding is also possible if storms repeat over the same areas. Have multiple ways to receive warnings!
There may be a window for severe storms to develop across mainly northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin early Thursday afternoon. Whether this threat materializes will depend heavily on how storms evolve Wednesday afternoon. The severe weather risk would quickly depart by mid to late afternoon.
With the risk for a potentially significant severe weather event looming for this afternoon, now is the time to dust off your severe weather preparedness plan. Double check your that your safe places are accessible, make sure your phone can receive weather alerts, and be prepared to adjust any of your plans.