UPDATE at 11:10 p.m. on 4/4/23: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Racine, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Jefferson and Waukesha counties through 11:45 p.m.
In Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, the warnings are extended through 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
Weather officials have put out a marine warnings for Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties through 11:45 p.m.
UPDATE at 3:10 p.m. on 4/4/23: NWS officials are warning of a “strong thunderstorm” which they project to impact the northeastern portion of Walworth County as well as the northwestern regions of Racine County and southeastern section of Waukesha County. That storm is expected to persist through 3:30 p.m. CST.
Furthermore, a Marine Warning has been issued for Racine County through 4:15 p.m. CST.
NEW DETAILS at 3:35 p.m. — Another Marine Warning has been issued for Milwaukee County through 4:30 p.m. CST.
UPDATE at 2:40 p.m. on 4/4/23: More severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) — this time, for Kenosha and Racine counties. The warning, which came into effect at 2:33 p.m., will last through 3:45 p.m. CST at the earliest.
NWS officials also extended the current Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Walworth County through 3:15 p.m. CST on April 4, 2023.
UPDATE at 1:42 p.m. on 4/4/23: The NWS implemented a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Walworth County. Though it was initially expected to expire at 1:45pm on Tuesday, it has since been extended through 2:45 p.m. at the earliest.
MILWAUKEE — You might want to get out to the polls a little earlier than planned today with strong-to-severe thunderstorms possible this evening.
According to Storm Team 4 Meteorologist, Marisa Woloszyn, a warm front is expected to push through southeastern Wisconsin late Thursday afternoon. Which ultimately could lead to thunderstorms, hail with a diameter greater than 1″, strong winds, and isolated tornadoes.
The storms are expected to move in this afternoon with that warm front, however, the strongest of the storms won’t be in southeastern Wisconsin until 7 p.m.
A strong wind off Lake Michigan will potentially limit the threat of severe storms. However, even if the severe storms miss Southeastern Wisconsin, large hail is still possible.
Woloszyn expects Walworth, Jefferson, Waukesha, Kenosha and Racine counties to have the greatest likelihood of seeing a tornado touch ground. However, Lake Michigan is anticipated to reduce the chance for any tornadoes.
Any and all storms are expected to subside by midnight Tuesday but are expected to resume midday Wednesday.
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