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Tracking severe storms in SE Wisconsin
FOX6 News viewers shared images of the severe weather and damage caused by storms that raced through southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, July 16.
BEAVER DAM, Wis. - The National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes touched down in Dodge County during Wednesday afternoon's severe storms.
Beaver Dam tornado
What they're saying:
Just before 3 p.m., an EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near Buckhorn Road and Breezy Point Road. It mainly impacted corn fields and tree lines.
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Hustisford tornado
What they're saying:
Another EF-0 tornado touched down in Hustisford around 3:20 p.m. It started near County Road E and Hillcrest and ended near Grey Road and Wildcat Road around 3:35 p.m. Winds were estimated at 70 mph.
Enhanced Fujita Scale; how National Weather Service ranks tornadoes
Tornadoes are categorized on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale. This became operational on February 1, 2007.
Wisconsin tornadoes
What they're saying:
While not in southeast Wisconsin, the same storm system produced other tornadoes in the state.
The NWS confirmed an EF-1 tornado, with peaks winds estimated at 95 mph, touched down in Dodgeville around 12:25 p.m. An EF-0 touched down in Mazomanie around 1:15 p.m. Both communities are west of Madison.
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Local perspective:
Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:
FOX6 Storm Center app
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FOX Weather app
What is the FOX Model?
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Maps and radar
We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.
School and business closings
When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.
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The Source: Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.