7 days ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Counties
Severe weather is moving into Wisconsin. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Milwaukee-Sullivan for southwestern Milwaukee County and parts of Racine, Waukesha and Kenosha Counties.
Meteorologists warn of winds as strong as 60 mph.
NWS officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches.
At 1:03 p.m., the NWS issued a statement including the following information:
"The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for: Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin, Southeastern Rock County in south central Wisconsin, Until 1:45 p.m. CDT. At 1:03 p.m. CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Orfordville to Cherry Valley, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include: Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, Lake Geneva, Milton, East Troy, Williams Bay, Genoa City, Walworth, Clinton, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, Sharon, Darien, Como, Pell Lake, Potter Lake, Powers Lake, and Burlington. People attending Music at the Marv in Janesville should seek safe shelter immediately!"
A severe thunderstorm warning means the area is experiencing or is about to experience a storm with winds of 58 mph or higher or hail an inch in diameter or larger.
Once in a shelter, stay away from windows and avoid electrical equipment and plumbing.
Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby in case of loss of power.
Remember to bring pets inside.
If there is time, secure loose objects outside as these objects often become dangerous flying debris in high winds.
Postpone outdoor activities until the storms have passed.
This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Rock County
