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MILWAUKEE - Southeast Wisconsin is anticipating another round of severe weather Friday following storms that brought wind, rain, hail, flash floods and, in some areas, tornadoes earlier this week. Follow the latest updates below.
Severe storms building: Tornado watch issued
12:44:
A Tornado Watch has been issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin until 8 p.m.
That includes Walworth, Jefferson, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Dodge, Fond du Lac, and Sheboygan Counties.
Severe storms building: Tornado watch imminent
12:20 p.m.:
An update from the Storm Prediction Center highlights the growing risk for supercells capable of all hazards, including tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds.
A Tornado Watch is likely within the next 1–2 hours, covering parts of southern and western Wisconsin.
Fox River in Burlington
11:55 a.m.:
The National Weather Service has projected the Fox River flood level in Burlington to be as high as 12 ½ feet by Friday evening. A news release says this is around moderate flood stage.
Property owners are encouraged to monitor the Fox and White River levels and expect increased flooding into late evening.
Although the exact extent of potential flooding cannot be predicted, Racine County Emergency Management is coordinating with the City of Burlington and Racine County resources to provide sand and sandbags for public use after 2 p.m. at the 600 block of Maryland Avenue in the City of Burlington.
Tracking potential for severe weather
10:30 a.m.:
Our active weather setup is on track across southern Wisconsin for Friday, bringing both a severe weather threat and another round of heavy rainfall.
Storms are expected to develop in southwestern Wisconsin this afternoon, initially as discrete super-cells capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. As the evening progresses, these storms will likely organize into a line and push east across the rest of southern Wisconsin. By tonight, storms become more progressive and begin to clear as a cold front moves through.
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One notable update is the eastward expansion of the higher-end severe risk into south-central Wisconsin, reinforcing the need for close monitoring through the late afternoon and evening hours.
Rainfall and flooding concerns
In addition to the severe threat, storms will be efficient rain producers. Most areas can expect an additional 0.75 to 2 inches of rain, with localized totals exceeding 2.00 inches possible.
The highest rainfall potential is focused across western parts of the region, where multiple rounds of storms may track over the same areas. Farther east, storms are expected to move faster, which should help limit how long heavy rain lingers.
This is a classic spring setup with multiple hazards in play. Stay weather aware through the afternoon and evening, and be prepared to act quickly if warnings are issued. We will post live updates here throughout the event.
You can find a more detailed forecast from the FOX6 Weather Experts on our weather page.
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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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