Severe storms whip through Southeastern Wisconsin; tornadoes confirmed by NWS (2024)

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Severe storms whip through Southeastern Wisconsin; tornadoes confirmed by NWS

All tornado, severe thunderstorm warnings expired by 9:30 p.m.

Interactive Radar | Weather Watch Map Room | Traffic ConditionsIt was a wild day of weather Tuesday that included tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in Walworth County.Winds of 80 mph damaged the area, and heavy rain caused problems on some roadways.10:10 p.m.: We Energies reports nearly 10,000 power outages:Jefferson County -- 3,212Milwaukee County -- 2,841Racine County-- 233Waukesha County -- 3,100Walworth County -- 1029:30 p.m.: The last of all the warnings expired. So far, no major storm damage has been reported. 9:20 p.m. The severe thunderstorm warnings for Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine counties are expected to expire at 9:30 p.m. 8:46 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine Walworth and Washington counties8:45 p.m. Tornado warnings have expired for all southeastern Wisconsin counties, but severe thunderstorm warnings continue. 8:27 p.m.: A severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Ottawa, or near Wales, moving east at 40 mph.8:19 p.m.: Severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage were located over Delavan, moving east at 55 mph.8:06 p.m.: A severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Jefferson, moving east at 40 mph.People are advised to move to a basem*nt or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Earlier Tuesday, a tornado warning was issued for Walworth County. Follow the WISN weather team on social mediaChief Meteorologist Mark Baden on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Lindsey Slater on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Molly Bernard on Facebook and TwitterMeteorologist Gino Recchia on Facebook and TwitterWatch our forecasts on TV or onlineHere's where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we're live.We're also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.Download our app for the latestHere is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts.

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Interactive Radar | Weather Watch Map Room | Traffic Conditions

It was a wild day of weather Tuesday that included tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings.

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On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed two tornadoes in Walworth County.

Winds of 80 mph damaged the area, and heavy rain caused problems on some roadways.

National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes touchdown in SE Wisconsin

10:10 p.m.: We Energies reports nearly 10,000 power outages:

Jefferson County -- 3,212
Milwaukee County -- 2,841
Racine County-- 233
Waukesha County -- 3,100
Walworth County -- 102

9:30 p.m.: The last of all the warnings expired. So far, no major storm damage has been reported.

9:20 p.m. The severe thunderstorm warnings for Milwaukee, Kenosha and Racine counties are expected to expire at 9:30 p.m.

8:46 p.m.: The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for Dodge, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine Walworth and Washington counties

8:45 p.m. Tornado warnings have expired for all southeastern Wisconsin counties, but severe thunderstorm warnings continue.

8:27 p.m.: A severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Ottawa, or near Wales, moving east at 40 mph.

8:19 p.m.: Severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight-line wind damage were located over Delavan, moving east at 55 mph.

8:06 p.m.: A severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over Jefferson, moving east at 40 mph.

People are advised to move to a basem*nt or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.

Earlier Tuesday, a tornado warning was issued for Walworth County.

Follow the WISN weather team on social media

Watch our forecasts on TV or online

Here's where to find our latest video forecast. You can also watch a livestream of our latest newscast here. The banner on our website turns red when we're live.

We're also streaming on the Very Local app for Roku, Apple TV or Amazon Fire TV.

Download our app for the latest

Here is where you can download our app for the latest weather alerts.

Severe storms whip through Southeastern Wisconsin; tornadoes confirmed by NWS (2024)

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