Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Scattered thunderstorms with severe gusts, hail and a tornado risk are possible near a cold front from the Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic tonight. Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring tropical storm conditions to portions of the Gulf Coast from the panhandle of Florida into Louisiana through Wednesday. Read More >

Low pressure will move northeast along the Wisconsin/Illinois line today, exiting to the east mid afternoon. Look for more showers and possible thunderstorms until that low moves away.

Here is the weather map for 7 am this morning:

And for around sunset this evening:

Areas north of Milwaukee and Madison received about 1 to 1.5 inches of rain yesterday and overnight. To the south and southeast of there, it was 1/2 inch or less. Here is the rainfall expected after 7 am this morning.

Regional Radar Views:

Click for larger view

Local Radar:

We should see a few thunderstorms across the region. Any organized severe storms should remain south of southern Wisconsin. Here is the Storm Prediction Center's outlook for today:

For information on the current and forecast stage of many of our rivers, go here.

The Wisconsin River at Portage is expected to remain above bankfull but below minor flood stage.

Davis/Kavinsky

MKX RSS Feed

Severe Thunderstorms Tonight in the Mid-Atlantic; Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf

Showers And A Few Thunderstorms Continue Today (updated 4 am)