Tornado Watch Issued for Southern Wisconsin

The tornado watch covers a large portion of southern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Dane, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha, and Racine counties. The severe weather is attributed to a line of showers and thunderstorms moving across the region, with significant energy in the atmosphere fueling the storm's intensity. The storms are expected to congeal, arriving between 3 and 7 p.m. All modes of severe weather are possible, including damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, heavy downpours, and lightning. Residents should monitor local weather updates and have a safety plan in place. If driving, avoid trying to outrun a tornado and seek sturdy shelter or lie flat in a ditch as a last resort.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.

Get as low as possible, preferably in a basement or the lowest floor of a building. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible, and avoid windows.

Look for ways to safely get off the road and out of your vehicle. Seek refuge in a sturdy building. As a last resort, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch, or culvert and cover your head with your arms.

Residents of southern Wisconsin should stay vigilant and monitor weather updates. Key actions include having a safety plan, knowing where to seek shelter, and avoiding unnecessary travel during severe weather. The tornado watch highlights the importance of preparedness and quick response to ensure safety.

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