Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for Wisconsin were extended for several counties until the early hours of Wednesday, but the severe threat was over by 1 a.m. The region was mostly affected by severe wind gusts that left thousands of residents without power. Radar imagery confirmed active storms with wind gusts exceeding 70 mph in some areas, particularly near Belleville.Four confirmed tornadoes have been reported across Wisconsin so far from the storms. One was in Clark County, two were in Buffalo County and one was in Marathon County. The Milwaukee/Sullivan National Weather Service office is surveying damage across the central part of the state to confirm whether the storm damage was from a tornado or straight-line winds. More information will come in the following days.These are some of the pictures and videos of the damages reported.LIVE UPDATES 1:30 a.m.: We Energies reports 434 outages. A total of 36,719 customers are out of service. Below is the list of counties mostly affected. Waukesha, Outagamie, and Milwaukee counties are the most affected.Waukesha 15,903 Outagamie 3,994 Milwaukee 2,8211:10 a.m.: All watches and warnings in southeastern Wisconsin have expired.12:19 a.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for southern Ozaukee County, northwestern Milwaukee County, northeastern Waukesha County, and southeastern Washington County until 1 a.m.11:59 p.m.: A tornado watch remains in effect for parts of Southeastern Wisconsin until 2 a.m. The counties in that watch include Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee. 11:52 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties until 12:30 a.m. 11:42 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Northwestern Walworth County, Waukesha County and Southeastern Jefferson County until 12:15 a.m. 11:30 p.m.: We Energies reports that 22,548 customers are out of service. Waukesha, Outagamie, and Racine counties are the most affected.Racine 1,809 Waukesha 4,491Winnebago 1,91311:01 p.m.: One tornado warning has expired, but there is still one in effect for southeastern Jefferson County. At 10:44 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Edgerton, moving northeast at 55 mph. Two severe thunderstorm warnings also remain in effect for Jefferson County. 10:45 p.m.: Two tornado warnings have been issued for Jefferson County. Some rotation has been seen on these storms in the recent radar scans.10:30 p.m.: The severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 11:15 p.m. for Dodge and Jefferson counties. 9:50 p.m. According to NWS, storms still have the potential to intensify and become severe, with significant threats including large hail, destructive winds, and the possibility of a solitary tornado.9:45 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Washington and Waukesha counties until 9:45 p.m. Fond du Lac and Sheboygan have the warning until 10 p.m., and Dodge County has a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:15 p.m. 9:32 p.m.: All of the tornado warnings have expired. 9:28 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warnings continue to change. Waukesha and Washington counties are under a warning until 9:45 p.m. Jefferson and Dodge are under one until 10 p.m. 9:24 p.m.: There are power outages in Dodge, Jefferson, Racine and Walworth counties. 9:20 p.m.: WeatherWatch Chief Meteorolgoist Mark Baden said so far, he has not heard of any actual tornado in the area. 9:05 p.m. Another severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Washington counties until 9:45 p.m. 9 p.m.: There are tornado warnings in effect for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties until 9:30 p.m. The warning for Dodge County expired. 8:40 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning with destructive potential was issued for Jefferson, Western Waukesha, and Southern Dodge counties. Take precautions similar to those for a tornado warning.It will remain in effect until 10 p.m. With the capability of producing 80 mph winds.8:35 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning for Waukesha, Jefferson and Dodge counties is in effect until 10 p.m. This warning also affects Dane County, Green County and Rock County. 8:24 p.m.: The tornado warning for Dodge and Fond du Lac counties has been extended until 9 p.m. 8:13 p.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for Fond du Lac County until 8:45 p.m. 8:08 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Dodge, Fond du Lac and Washington counties until 9 p.m. 8:05 p.m. A tornado warning has been issued for Dodge County until 8:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jefferson County until 8:30 p.m. 7:50 p.m. A band of storms has formed and is moving eastward across southern Wisconsin. The primary hazards are damaging winds ranging from 60 to 80 mph and the possibility of tornadoes within these storms.7:30 p.m.: The tornado watch has been expanded to include all of Southeast Wisconsin until midnight, including the lakeshore counties. 7:13 p.m.: Severe weather is expected to increase along and west of Interstate 39 within the next 45 to 60 minutes. This threat will also extend across Dane County, including the Madison metropolitan area, during the same period. NWS has issued several alerts.7 p.m.: There is a tornado warning west of Madison in Dane County. 6:18 p.m.: The warm front has arrived in Milwaukee. The temperature just jumped to the 70s, and it is 90 degrees in Janesville. Storms are still coming, mainly between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.4 p.m.: A tornado watch is in effect for a large portion of Southeast Wisconsin until midnight. As the alert expands, it could include additional areas based on the progression of the storm.3:30 p.m.: Showers and storms are ongoing over western Iowa, and are expected to reach southern Wisconsin later this evening. 12:40 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Fond du Lac and Dodge counties until 1:30 p.m.Here's a breakdown of what you need to know: The storms are associated with a warm front moving through the state and are expected to develop between 7 and 11 p.m. Strong to severe storms are expected this evening in Wisconsin.Primary threats include damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.The most significant activity is forecast between 6 and 11 p.m.Greatest risk along a southwest-northeast line, but all areas should be prepared.Download weather alert apps, identify safe shelter locations, and stay informed
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Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches for Wisconsin were extended for several counties until the early hours of Wednesday, but the severe threat was over by 1 a.m.
The region was mostly affected by severe wind gusts that left thousands of residents without power. Radar imagery confirmed active storms with wind gusts exceeding 70 mph in some areas, particularly near Belleville.
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Four confirmed tornadoes have been reported across Wisconsin so far from the storms. One was in Clark County, two were in Buffalo County and one was in Marathon County.
The Milwaukee/Sullivan National Weather Service office is surveying damage across the central part of the state to confirm whether the storm damage was from a tornado or straight-line winds. More information will come in the following days.
These are some of the pictures and videos of the damages reported.
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1:30 a.m.: We Energies reports 434 outages. A total of 36,719 customers are out of service. Below is the list of counties mostly affected. Waukesha, Outagamie, and Milwaukee counties are the most affected.
- Waukesha 15,903
- Outagamie 3,994
- Milwaukee 2,821
1:10 a.m.: All watches and warnings in southeastern Wisconsin have expired.
12:19 a.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for southern Ozaukee County, northwestern Milwaukee County, northeastern Waukesha County, and southeastern Washington County until 1 a.m.
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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Waukesha, and Washington counties until 1:00 AM. The risks are 60 mph winds and penny size hail. The storm is moving northeast at 55 mph. pic.twitter.com/DyNzTok4gi
— Meteorologist Gino Recchia (@GinoRecchiaWX) May 22, 2024
11:59 p.m.: A tornado watch remains in effect for parts of Southeastern Wisconsin until 2 a.m. The counties in that watch include Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee.
11:52 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties until 12:30 a.m.
11:42 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Northwestern Walworth County, Waukesha County and Southeastern Jefferson County until 12:15 a.m.
11:30 p.m.: We Energies reports that 22,548 customers are out of service. Waukesha, Outagamie, and Racine counties are the most affected.
- Racine 1,809
- Waukesha 4,491
- Winnebago 1,913
Severe weather in Wisconsin causes power outages for thousands
11:01 p.m.: One tornado warning has expired, but there is still one in effect for southeastern Jefferson County. At 10:44 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Edgerton, moving northeast at 55 mph. Two severe thunderstorm warnings also remain in effect for Jefferson County.
10:45 p.m.: Two tornado warnings have been issued for Jefferson County. Some rotation has been seen on these storms in the recent radar scans.
10:30 p.m.: The severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 11:15 p.m. for Dodge and Jefferson counties.
9:50 p.m. According to NWS, storms still have the potential to intensify and become severe, with significant threats including large hail, destructive winds, and the possibility of a solitary tornado.
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(2/2) Some of these storms could become severe as well, with large hail, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado being the main concerns. Continue to stay weather aware over the next several hours. #wiwx
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) May 22, 2024
9:45 p.m. Severe thunderstorm warnings are in effect for Washington and Waukesha counties until 9:45 p.m. Fond du Lac and Sheboygan have the warning until 10 p.m., and Dodge County has a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:15 p.m.
9:32 p.m.: All of the tornado warnings have expired.
9:28 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warnings continue to change. Waukesha and Washington counties are under a warning until 9:45 p.m. Jefferson and Dodge are under one until 10 p.m.
9:24 p.m.: There are power outages in Dodge, Jefferson, Racine and Walworth counties.
9:20 p.m.: WeatherWatch Chief Meteorolgoist Mark Baden said so far, he has not heard of any actual tornado in the area.
9:05 p.m. Another severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan and Washington counties until 9:45 p.m.
9 p.m.: There are tornado warnings in effect for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties until 9:30 p.m. The warning for Dodge County expired.
8:40 p.m.: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning with destructive potential was issued for Jefferson, Western Waukesha, and Southern Dodge counties. Take precautions similar to those for a tornado warning.
It will remain in effect until 10 p.m. With the capability of producing 80 mph winds.
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— Molly Bernard (@Molly_WISN) May 22, 2024A Destructive Severe T-Storm Warning is in effect for Jefferson, Western Waukesha and southern Dodge counties until 10PM.
This storm is capable of 80 MPH -- this will pack a punch as it moves in! Treat it like you would a tornado warning. pic.twitter.com/kG4Kb9FaiK
8:35 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning for Waukesha, Jefferson and Dodge counties is in effect until 10 p.m. This warning also affects Dane County, Green County and Rock County.
8:24 p.m.: The tornado warning for Dodge and Fond du Lac counties has been extended until 9 p.m.
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New Tornado Warning just south of the previous -- in effect until 9PM for Dodge and Fond du Lac counties. pic.twitter.com/43FJkDOvBM
— Molly Bernard (@Molly_WISN) May 22, 2024
8:13 p.m.: A tornado warning has been issued for Fond du Lac County until 8:45 p.m.
8:08 p.m.: A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Dodge, Fond du Lac and Washington counties until 9 p.m.
8:05 p.m. A tornado warning has been issued for Dodge County until 8:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Jefferson County until 8:30 p.m.
7:50 p.m. A band of storms has formed and is moving eastward across southern Wisconsin. The primary hazards are damaging winds ranging from 60 to 80 mph and the possibility of tornadoes within these storms.
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Storms have merged into a line and are tracking east across southern WI. Damaging winds up to 60-80 mph and embedded tornadoes are the main concern. Storms have a history of tree and structural damage. #wiwx pic.twitter.com/2cM89MKcn5
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) May 22, 2024
7:30 p.m.: The tornado watch has been expanded to include all of Southeast Wisconsin until midnight, including the lakeshore counties.
7:13 p.m.: Severe weather is expected to increase along and west of Interstate 39 within the next 45 to 60 minutes. This threat will also extend across Dane County, including the Madison metropolitan area, during the same period. NWS has issued several alerts.
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(1/2) 7:10 PM Tuesday: Severe weather potential will continue to increase along and west of I-39 in the next 45 mins to an hour. This potential will overspread Dane Co and the Madison metro during this timeframe. Multiple warnings are in effect. pic.twitter.com/lHueQuF1tt
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) May 22, 2024
7 p.m.: There is a tornado warning west of Madison in Dane County.
6:18 p.m.: The warm front has arrived in Milwaukee. The temperature just jumped to the 70s, and it is 90 degrees in Janesville. Storms are still coming, mainly between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.
4 p.m.: A tornado watch is in effect for a large portion of Southeast Wisconsin until midnight. As the alert expands, it could include additional areas based on the progression of the storm.
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— Molly Bernard (@Molly_WISN) May 21, 2024A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of SEWI until Midnight.
Just because lakeshore counties aren't included doesn't mean there isn't a severe risk. Counties may be added depending on how the line develops.
Stay tuned to Weather Watch 12 this evening! pic.twitter.com/NhzfPReCtV
3:30 p.m.: Showers and storms are ongoing over western Iowa, and are expected to reach southern Wisconsin later this evening.
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(1/2) 3:25 PM Tuesday: Widespread showers and storms are ongoing over western IA, and are expected to reach southern Wisconsin later this evening. Near-term, we're closely watching an isolated severe storm that has developed to the south of a warm front near Dubuque pic.twitter.com/0nFk2j1ZG5
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) May 21, 2024
12:40 p.m.: The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Fond du Lac and Dodge counties until 1:30 p.m.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know:
The storms are associated with a warm front moving through the state and are expected to develop between 7 and 11 p.m.
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