MILWAUKEE – 6:33 p.m. Update: The severe thunderstorm watch was canceled for Milwaukee, Kenosha, Waukesha, Jefferson, Racine, Walworth and Rock counties.
5:33 p.m. Update: The severe thunderstorm warning for Columbia, Dodge, Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Washington counties.
4:25 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Waukesha County and Jefferson County until 5:30 p.m.
4:04 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Ozaukee, Fond du Lac, Columbia, Washington, Dodge and Sheboygan counties until 5 p.m.
4 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Sheboygan, Ozaukee and Washington counties until 7 p.m.
3:45 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Fond du Lac County, Columbia County and Dodge County until 4:30 p.m.
3:03 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Fond du Lac County until 7 p.m.
2:50 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for southern Walworth County and southeastern Rock County until 3:45 p.m.
2:15 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for western Walworth County until 3 p.m.
2 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for Jefferson County, Walworth County, Waukesha County, Milwaukee County, Racine County, and Kenosha County until 7 p.m.
1:45 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern Jefferson County until 2:30 p.m.
12:10 p.m. Update: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Sheboygan County, Fond du Lac County, Dodge County, Washington County, and Ozaukee County until 1 p.m.
A flood watch has also been issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin, starting at 4 p.m.
What to expect
What we know:
Southern Wisconsin is spending the weekend and early next week on a bit of a weather roller coaster with one of the most frustrating and sometimes dangerous weather patterns in place – a quasi-stationary front.
This will mean periods of heavy rain and frequent lightning but also long stretches of hazy sunshine and hot humid conditions.
Timeline:
This weekend through early Tuesday, (Aug. 16–19), southeastern Wisconsin will be along an atmospheric “highway” of storms.
The FOX6 Weather Experts are watching for multiple potential rounds of showers and thunderstorms, many of them forming overnight.
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Because the front won’t move much, the same towns could see several inches of rain in a matter of days. That raises the risk of flash flooding, especially in areas where rivers are already high from last weekend’s storms.
There is a marginal risk for severe storms on Saturday with the major threat being heavy rain and flooding.
However, strong wind gusts could also occur with thunderstorms. If that happens, trees are more likely to come down due to the saturated soil from recent heavy rain. That could lead to power outages.
Storm photos
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What you can do:
- Stay Weather Aware: Keep phones charged and enable weather alerts for storm updates.
- Flood Safety: Don’t drive through flooded roads; keep sandbags ready if you live near rivers or low spots.
- Outdoor Plans: Have backup indoor options for events, sports, or travel.
- Emergency Kit: Stock flashlights, batteries, and basic supplies in case of power outages.
FOX6 Weather Extras
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
FOX LOCAL Mobile app
FOX Weather app
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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.
