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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
Southeast Wisconsin weather radar: Flash flood warnings issued in Milwaukee and 5 other counties- here's what we know
Parts of southeast Wisconsin continue to be impacted by flash floods on Sunday, Fox6 reported. Thousands of power outages have been reported by We Energies, mostly in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. The National Weather Service had issued a flash flood warning for Milwaukee County as well as part of Waukesha County until 2 am local time on Sunday, Aug. 10, before it was extended. Southeast Wisconsin continue to be impacted by flash floods(X/@Young_Deuces) The Deep Tunnel in Milwaukee is nearly at capacity, Fox6 reported. Both reclamation facilities are also operating at capacity in the area. Flood warning for Wisconsin is in place As per an update by Fox 6, a flood watch for Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha counties has been issued by the National Weather Service through 7 am on August 11. The excessive rainfall could lead to flash floods. It could also result in flooded streams, creeks, rivers, and excess water in low-lying areas. Southeast Wisconsin flash floods The National Weather Service had extended its flash flood warning until 5 am on August 10 for large portions of Wisconsin as "life-threatening flash flooding" caused by torrential rainfall continued overnight. The warnings were in effect till 5 am for Milwaukee and eastern Waukesha counties. Washington and Ozaukee counties had the warning in place till 5:30 am, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Also read: Wisconsin State Fair closes, vehicles trapped, Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled after Milwaukee flash floods | Watch Rain totals of just under six inches had been recorded by the NWS in Milwaukee early Sunday morning. The highest rain total was registered just west of the Menomonee River Parkway, in Butler, where 10 inches of rain was recorded. Storms and flooding forced the Wisconsin State Fair to end early, leading to the cancellation of the main stage act by Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Several parts of the Milwaukee area reported stranded vehicles and flooding in streets and basements to the NWS. Benjamin Sheppard, a meteorologist with the NWS's Milwaukee office, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that people in Milwaukee 'can expect several rounds of thunderstorms, rain and wind through Monday morning.' He added that the storms may remain 'unpredictable' in terms of how much and when they may intensify. FAQs Is there a flash flood warning in place for southeast Wisconsin? Parts of the state remain under a flood watch. Was the Wisconsin State Fair canceled early? Yes, the event was canceled early on Saturday evening due to flash flooding. Are more thunderstorms expected in Wisconsin? Yes, parts of the state could witness thunderstorms, rain, and wind till Monday morning.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Flood watch issued for most of southern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, with more storms expected
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for most of southern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee. The watch was issued Saturday evening, Aug. 9, and will be in effect through 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11. Those in Milwaukee can expect several rounds of thunderstorms, rain and wind, Benjamin Sheppard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service's Milwaukee office, said. "This first round of storms today has been to some extent unpredictable in terms of when and where they'll intensify and how fast they will propagate and move," Sheppard said. The National Weather Service predicts the heaviest rounds of rain to fall between Saturday evening and Sunday evening. Fallen trees were reported by local law enforcement in Menomonee Falls around 5 p.m., Sheppard said. In the event of a flash flood, the National Weather Service urges the public to heed any road closures. The majority of flood-related fatalities in the U.S. occur in vehicles, Sheppard explained, "turn around, don't drown." Liliana Fannin is a 2025 summer intern at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel covering the Milwaukee suburbs. She can be contacted at lfannin@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Thunderstorms and showers expected in Milwaukee through Monday
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Rain to become snow as wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph blow in Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon
Rain will transition to snow from northwest to southeast across Wisconsin on Wednesday, as high northwest winds blow throughout the state. Wind Advisories have been issued in the majority of counties. In Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and surrounding counties, a Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. on Wednesday until midnight. Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are in the forecast. Light-to-moderate showers will continue throughout the morning in Milwaukee, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Sheppard. The winds will bring in cold air, switching the rain into wet snow around 3 or 4 p.m. In the Milwaukee area, snow accumulations of zero to less than an inch are expected, Sheppard said. A "dusting" of a few tenths of an inch to 1 inch is in the forecast for the Madison area, and 2 to 4 inches is likely near Wisconsin Dells. Far greater snow totals, and potentially blizzard conditions, are possible in the northern and central regions of the state. "The winds on their own are not particularly impactful, but we would not be surprised to see a few power outages," Sheppard said. "It is also worth noting that, for high-profile vehicles driving in the wind, we encourage extra caution. Really tall vehicles, such as a truck, have a lot more surface area over which to experience that wind." Additionally, in areas north and west of Madison, the combination of the winds and 2 or more inches of snow could lead to dangerous travel conditions and reduced visibilities, Sheppard continued. Across central and northern Wisconsin, 4 to 10 inches of snow is in the forecast. Some areas near Minnesota could see between 5 and 10 inches, Sheppard said. In the Eau Claire area, 2 to 5 inches is expected, and, around Green Bay, communities could see between 4 and 8 inches of snow, he continued. Winter Weather Warnings are in effect through about 6 p.m. in the La Crosse, Stevens Point, Antigo and Iron Mountain areas, as well as all Wisconsin counties further north and west of this line. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect through the evening across central and northeastern Wisconsin, including in the Door County, Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Marinette, Portage and Richland Center areas. In areas under warnings or advisories, gusty winds could combine with powdery snow to create "blowing snow" or blizzard conditions, Sheppard said. Blizzard Warnings are in effect Wednesday in some eastern Minnesota counties, and Sheppard said warnings could be issued in some portions of Wisconsin. "Blizzard Warnings mean that, in addition to the snow falling and accumulating at a rate that would be hazardous, the wind can blow the snow and reduce visibility significantly," he explained. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Snow, wind gusts up to 50 mph are in Milwaukee's Wednesday forecast
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Rain to become snow as wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph blow in Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon
Rain will transition to snow from northwest to southeast across Wisconsin on Wednesday, as high northwest winds blow throughout the state. Wind Advisories have been issued in the majority of counties. In Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and surrounding counties, a Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 p.m. on Wednesday until midnight. Wind gusts between 45 and 50 mph are in the forecast. Light-to-moderate showers will continue throughout the morning in Milwaukee, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Sheppard. The winds will bring in cold air, switching the rain into wet snow around 3 or 4 p.m. In the Milwaukee area, snow accumulations of zero to less than an inch are expected, Sheppard said. A "dusting" of a few tenths of an inch to 1 inch is in the forecast for the Madison area, and 2 to 4 inches is likely near Wisconsin Dells. Far greater snow totals, and potentially blizzard conditions, are possible in the northern and central regions of the state. "The winds on their own are not particularly impactful, but we would not be surprised to see a few power outages," Sheppard said. "It is also worth noting that, for high-profile vehicles driving in the wind, we encourage extra caution. Really tall vehicles, such as a truck, have a lot more surface area over which to experience that wind." Additionally, in areas north and west of Madison, the combination of the winds and 2 or more inches of snow could lead to dangerous travel conditions and reduced visibilities, Sheppard continued. Across central and northern Wisconsin, 4 to 10 inches of snow is in the forecast. Some areas near Minnesota could see between 5 and 10 inches, Sheppard said. In the Eau Claire area, 2 to 5 inches is expected, and, around Green Bay, communities could see between 4 and 8 inches of snow, he continued. Winter Weather Warnings are in effect through about 6 p.m. in the La Crosse, Stevens Point, Antigo and Iron Mountain areas, as well as all Wisconsin counties further north and west of this line. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect through the evening across central and northeastern Wisconsin, including in the Door County, Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Marinette, Portage and Richland Center areas. In areas under warnings or advisories, gusty winds could combine with powdery snow to create "blowing snow" or blizzard conditions, Sheppard said. Blizzard Warnings are in effect Wednesday in some eastern Minnesota counties, and Sheppard said warnings could be issued in some portions of Wisconsin. "Blizzard Warnings mean that, in addition to the snow falling and accumulating at a rate that would be hazardous, the wind can blow the snow and reduce visibility significantly," he explained. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Snow, wind gusts up to 50 mph are in Milwaukee's Wednesday forecast
Yahoo
04-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Prolonged rain Tuesday, followed by snow on Wednesday across southern Wisconsin
Prolonged precipitation is expected across Wisconsin all day Tuesday into Wednesday evening. Moderate-to-heavy rain is in the forecast across the southern two-thirds of Wisconsin, including in the Milwaukee area. Meanwhile, most communities in the northern third of the state will be under a Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory. In the Milwaukee area, scattered to isolated showers are possible throughout Tuesday morning before rain ramps up in the mid-to-late afternoon, said Milwaukee-Sullivan National Weather Service meteorologist Benjamin Sheppard. About 1-to-2 inches of rain is expected across southern Wisconsin before transitioning to snow beginning mid-morning on Wednesday. In Milwaukee, 1-to-1.5 inches of rain is in the forecast, with greater totals northwest of the city. Peak rainfall will begin earlier further west. "We expect a prolonged moderate rainfall event, with maybe some brief periods of heavy rain," Sheppard said. "So, in general, it's not that heavy. But, the caveat is that there is a deep layer of frost in the soil, and that's going to make it difficult for the soil to absorb the water like it normally would." "As a result, we do expect some 'ponding' of the water and potentially a few rivers to reach the bankfull or even potentially minor flood stage. Generally, we don't expect that to be too impactful, just more of a nuisance." Around Milwaukee, rain is expected to transition over to snow in the early-to-mid afternoon on Wednesday, Sheppard said. This change-over will move northwest to southeast across the state, meaning snow is slated to start in the mid-morning in the Wisconsin Dells area and around noon in Madison. Snow accumulation is unlikely in Milwaukee, Sheppard said; only about a "trace" to 0.2 inches is expected in the area. There is about a 25% chance for more than 2 inches of snow in the Madison area and an over 60% chance near Wisconsin Dells. Snowfall will taper off from northwest to southeast, leaving most parts of the state dry by Wednesday evening, Sheppard said. Additionally, 20-25 mph winds, with gusts up to 40 mph, are slated to begin around noon on Wednesday in the region and last through early Thursday morning. "These gusts on their own are not going to be particularly impactful, but for areas northwest of Madison ― where you have the better potential for some light snow accumulations ― if you combine that slushy, wet snow with the winds, that could lead to some hazardous travel conditions, especially for high-profile vehicles," Sheppard explained. A Winter Storm Warning and a Winter Weather Advisory are in effect across northwestern and north-central Wisconsin. Areas under the warning could see between 4 and 10 inches of snow, Sheppard said. It is possible for some rain to mix in at times in these regions, but it is mainly expected to be a snow event. More information about counties affected by the warning or advisory, as well as when they are in effect, can be found using the interactive map below. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Prolonged rain Tuesday, snow Wednesday in Milwaukee's forecast
