Severe storms possible Tuesday night, winter weather advisory Wednesday

Thunderstorms are possible between on Tuesday evening, March 10. Some may be strong with large hail, mainly south of I-94. 

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the following counties until midnight: 

  • Milwaukee
  • Waukesha
  • Racine
  • Kenosha
  • Jefferson
  • Walworth

Additionally, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Racine County and Kenosha County until 8:45 p.m.

There is a greater severe threat south of us in Illinois, where strong tornadoes (EF2+) are possible along with large hail.

Large hail will be the main threat in southern Wisconsin, mainly near the WI/IL border. Storms are possible between 5-10pm.

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Overnight, freezing rain will be possible across northern counties, which could create slippery conditions for the morning commute. Then snow is likely for all of Southeast Wisconsin the rest of the day Wednesday. About an inch of snow will be possible on grassy surfaces.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties from 1am to 1pm Wednesday for freezing rain and a glaze of ice. 

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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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The Source: Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.

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