Wisconsin severe weather threat; tornado watch for SE Wisconsin

Rob Haswell
·2 min read
Wisconsin severe weather threat; tornado watch for SE Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE - It has been an active weather day on Tuesday, May 7, with storms in the morning and severe storms in the afternoon. A third round of storms is on the way tonight between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. All of southeast Wisconsin is under a level-1 marginal risk for severe storms. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Additionally, heavy rain could lead to localized flooding.

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This will be the final round ahead and along a cold front that will move through. A few sprinkles/isolated shower is possible Wednesday morning. While most of Wednesday will remain dry, a secondary low pressure system will bring another round of rain and storms by Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Heavy rain brought some areas a 0.5" to over 1.5" of rain. Storms were efficient rain makers causing localized flooding.

<div>Flooded Miller Road in Waterford, WI</div> <strong>(Photo Credit: Daniel P.)</strong>
Flooded Miller Road in Waterford, WI
(Photo Credit: Daniel P.)

We had many reports of quarter to ping-pong sized hail across southeast Wisconsin.

<div>Quarter to Ping-Pong Sized Hail in South Milwaukee</div> <strong>(Photo Credit: James S.)</strong>
Quarter to Ping-Pong Sized Hail in South Milwaukee
(Photo Credit: James S.)

FOX6 Weather Extras

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following:

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.

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