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Severe Weather This Afternoon

High Swim Risk Today-Tonight

Overview of Severe Storm Potential

Storm Safety and More Info

Severe weather storms will move across the area this afternoon, with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect until 7 PM. Severe weather potential is increasing between now and 2 PM over southwest Wisconsin, where warnings will be likely. Damaging wind gusts 70 MPH or greater, in addition to brief tornadoes, are the main hazards. Move to shelter if a warning is issued for your area!

Southerly onshore winds will bring High Swim Risk conditions to Ozaukee and Sheboygan County beaches late this afternoon through late tonight. Stay out of the water, and away from dangerous areas like piers and break walls!

Multiple rounds of potentially severe thunderstorms are expected through Thursday. The timeframes of highest confidence for severe weather is this afternoon and Thursday afternoon. The flooding threat increases tonight through Thursday as well. Keep up with the forecast and review safety plans.

Thunderstorms can escalate quickly! Have multiple ways to receive warnings. Be prepared to head to safety when storms develop. There is more information about the upcoming storm potential in the Packet that is linked at the top right of our homepage: https://www.weather.gov/mkx