Southeast Wisconsin weather: Severe storms, heavy rain possible Monday
MILWAUKEE - The Storm Prediction Center has most of Wisconsin under a marginal of severe storms on Monday and Monday night.A more widespread severe impact is expected in central and southern Illinois and eastern Missouri.
The severity of storms in southeast Wisconsin on Monday afternoon and evening will depend on several factors, one of which includes how the atmosphere recovers after the first round of morning rain.
The atmosphere needs sunshine to help destabilize it. If there is enough energy once the center of low pressure comes closer to Wisconsin later on Monday, there could be an isolated strong to severe storm after 6PM.
While widespread severe weather isn't anticipated, an isolated storm could produce large hail and damaging winds as the primary hazards with low-end tornado risk. Storms should weaken as they move towards the lake, so the risk of severe storms should diminish by 11PM.
Strong storms or not, either way, heavy rain is possible, causing a concern for additional flooding, particularly along area rivers. Rainfall totals have gone down, but a quarter to half an inch of precipitation is expected with isolated higher amounts if a stronger storms develops.
The weather appears calm the rest of the week with only a slight chance for a few showers on Thursday. Colder air will be the next story with the potential of a freeze on Friday night.
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A few morning showers or sprinkles are possible, followed by a midday break that could actually help fuel stronger storms this evening. The better chance for impactful weather comes late afternoon into early evening, where a line of storms could bring gusty winds and maybe a quick spin-up.
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