Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

The National Weather Service serving south central and southeast Wisconsin will staff an exhibition booth at the 2015 Wisconsin State Fair. With cooperation from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the NWS booth and display will be located in the north pavilion of the Natural Resources Park.

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2012 Wisconsin State Fair Display

The Wisconsin DNR Natural Resources Park is located on the south end of the fairgrounds, just west of the Exposition Center.

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The 2015 Wisconsin State Fair runs from Thursday, August 6th through Sunday, August 16th. The Natural Resources Park and pavilions will be open from 9 am to 9 pm daily.

While you're at the Wisconsin State Fair, come on down and meet members of the National Weather Service. Tell us your weather stories. This will be a chance for you to give feedback on our forecasts, products and services.

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We'll share with you all the features of the National Weather Service webpage (www.weather.gov/mkx) including the latest radar and satellite imagery and NWS Forecasts. Did you know you can get an hourly forecast of weather conditions for your location? We'll show you how.

You'll also be able to check out our tornado display including our simulated tornado chamber and examine our All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio display.

Once at our exhibition booth, you will be able to enter a drawing to win one of five Midland All Hazards NOAA Weather Radio's provided by the Wisconsin Department of Emergency Management.

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We hope to see you there.

Kavinsky
National Weather Service - Milwaukee/Sullivan

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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

Join the National Weather Service at the 2015 Wisconsin State Fair