Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Showers, along with a few strong to severe thunderstorms, are expected from the Great Lakes, New England and southward into the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys. In the wake of this system, a stronger storm is expected to track from the Pacific Northwest, Plains and through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Strong winds, showers and a larger drop in temperatures are expected this weekend into Monday. Read More >

Very warm temperatures, abundant moisture and a weak trough of low pressure resulted in the development of thunderstorms over northeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon. Those storms then organized and tracked south across southeast Wisconsin during the late afternoon and evening. The PGA Championship being held at Whistling Straights golf course in Sheboygan county sustained damage to many of the event's temporary structures. Many people saw a very angry looking sky as the storms arrived. The leading shelf cloud was impressive. Large hail, strong winds and sporadic tree damage were reported. Given our very dry conditions lately, the rainfall was welcomed across the southeast, but south central areas unfortunately missed out on this round.

Below is the radar loop of the thunderstorm cluster as it began to move into Sheboygan county during the late afternoon, then exited to the south by early to mid evening.

Here are various images that were posted to our Facebook page:

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Tracking a Couple of Storm Systems Across the Country

Storms Hit Southeast Wisconsin On Friday, August 14, 2015