The National Weather Service has issued an official severe thunderstorm warning for people residing in Southeast Wisconsin. The thunderstorm was reportedly located near Edgerton, Wisconsin, at 7:04 AM CDT. It is moving at a speed of 65 MPH to the east. Destructive hail will also accompany the storm, making it a serious threat to the people outside. If you are someone who is a resident of Southeast Wisconsin, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about the thunderstorm warning issued. The following article will also brief you about the weather you can expect on Easter Sunday.
Severe Warnings Issued Regarding Thunderstorms and Hailstorms
The National Weather Service included areas like Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Waukesha, and Washington Counties in its warning that will stay in effect till 9 AM Friday. NWS has also told the residents of these areas to expect strong storms accompanied by 60 MPH winds and hail. People and wildlife without a shelter will suffer severe damage. The hail can actually damage roofs, siding, windows, trees, and even vehicles. It has asked the residents to immediately prepare for deadly cloud-to-ground lightning strikes and heavy hail. The NWS has instructed people to take shelter inside a well-built structure and maintain distance from windows. It has also issued a severe thunderstorm watch for other areas, including Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha Counties, that will stay in effect until 11 AM Friday.
Flash Flood Warnings Also Issued For Southeast Wisconsin
The National Weather Service, according to the latest updates, has also issued a flash flood warning for parts of Southeast Wisconsin. The areas under the danger of a possible flash flood are Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and east central Waukesha Counties. The warning is going to stay in effect till 11:45 AM. Both Doppler radar and automated rain gauges have indicated severe storms that will produce heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate amid these thunderstorms is 1 to 2 inches per hour. Areas that have received a flash flood warning may witness an additional rainfall of 1 to 1.5 inches. Flash floods are expected to begin anytime soon.
Severe Thunderstorms To Bring Temperature Variations
These severe thunderstorms have a tendency to grow violent and will probably stay in Wisconsin till later in the morning. This means the temperatures in the area might not get too warm. However, residents can still expect plenty of 60s trying to get into 70s at I-94. In case the sky gets clear later, it will end up raising the temperature but will also bring more storms in the evening. On the other hand, if the storms remain strong till the afternoon, they will potentially be stronger and more severe as the cold front moves through.
Expected Weather On The Easter Weekend
The temperatures on Saturday following the storm will stay in the lower 50s. The residents will also probably witness some upper-level clouds filter some of the sun with the front stuck to the south of Wisconsin. Easter Sunday, on the other hand, is going to start dry. However, there are going to be increased chances of rain later in the afternoon. A low-pressure area is going to bring rainfall in the overnight hours that will continue till the next morning on Monday.
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