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Warm, breezy Thursday gives way to storms late tonight into Friday. Heavy downpours and gusty winds could cause localized flooding in spots.
Patchy morning fog gives way to sun and a high near 57°F. Showers and thunderstorms return late Thursday into Friday.
A severe thunderstorm warning for southeast Milwaukee County alerted the south side and MKE-area on Tuesday; hail and heavy rain were expected.
Clear start Tuesday with highs near 69°F and a small chance of midday showers. Warmer late week with a storm chance Thursday night into Friday.
Widespread frost Monday morning in Milwaukee with lows near 30°F; highs climb into the 60s–70s midweek and storms are likely Thursday night.
Near‑freezing morning with pockets of frost, then a high near 46°F and a chance of light showers midday. Big warm‑up Tuesday before showers return later in the week.
A late‑Friday line of severe thunderstorms swept southeast Wisconsin, with warnings for 70‑mph gusts and ping‑pong‑ball hail and shelter advisories from local officials.
Racine's Department of Public Works issued a flood alert for areas along the Root River, closed Domanik Drive and delivered sandbags while crews monitor rising water.
A tornado warning briefly sent travelers at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to shelter in place Friday night; the alert was lifted and flights resumed.
Gusty west winds and patchy lake fog make for a cool, blustery Saturday in Milwaukee. Boaters and commuters should plan ahead.
A tornado watch covers most of Wisconsin through 8 p.m. CDT as forecasters warn of large hail, damaging winds and an isolated tornado threat.
Burlington is staging sand and sandbags as the NWS forecasts the Fox River to crest near 12.5 feet; officials warn of possible street and park closures.
Kenosha says a one‑hour sewer bypass on April 15 sent diluted wastewater into Lake Michigan after heavy rains. Officials say the move was meant to protect homes and was reported to the DNR.
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