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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 137, NWS Milwaukee, WI

August 10, 2017Green County, Rock County, Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 10, 2017, 3:06 PM CDT for Green County, Rock County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 39 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 10, 2017, 3:06 PM CDT (20:06 UTC)
Expired
Aug 10, 2017, 3:45 PM CDT
In force
39 min
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Green County, WI, Rock County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 10, 3:45 PM CDTHAIL 0.5Clinton, WI

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this severe thunderstorm warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 10, 2:47 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 12:00Z, 8.1 hours before the alert went out and 156 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2017-08-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 6 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 12:00Z on 2017-08-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 109 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
6 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-122 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1550 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
109 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

675 
WUUS53 KMKX 102006
SVRMKX
WIC045-105-102045-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SV.W.0137.170810T2006Z-170810T2045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
306 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  East central Green County in south central Wisconsin...
  Central Rock County in south central Wisconsin...

* Until 345 PM CDT

* At 306 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Orfordville,
  or near Brodhead, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

  SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees. 

* Locations impacted include...
  Janesville, Milton, Brodhead, Clinton, Orfordville, Albany,
  Footville, Magnolia, Tiffany, Hanover, Avalon, Afton, Shopiere,
  Emerald Grove and Johnstown Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4257 8946 4270 8947 4283 8881 4255 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2006Z 265DEG 34KT 4263 8929 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MARQUARDT
4 follow-up statements
949 
WWUS53 KMKX 102019
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
319 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIC045-102028-
/O.CAN.KMKX.SV.W.0137.000000T0000Z-170810T2045Z/
Green WI-
319 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GREEN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Wisconsin.

LAT...LON 4257 8936 4272 8936 4283 8881 4255 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 268DEG 37KT 4263 8911 

$$

WIC105-102045-
/O.CON.KMKX.SV.W.0137.000000T0000Z-170810T2045Z/
Rock WI-
319 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL ROCK COUNTY...

At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Janesville,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Janesville, Milton, Clinton, Orfordville, Footville, Magnolia,
Tiffany, Hanover, Avalon, Afton, Shopiere, Emerald Grove and
Johnstown Center.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4257 8936 4272 8936 4283 8881 4255 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2018Z 268DEG 37KT 4263 8911 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MBK
717 
WWUS53 KMKX 102026
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
326 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIC105-102045-
/O.CON.KMKX.SV.W.0137.000000T0000Z-170810T2045Z/
Rock WI-
326 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL ROCK COUNTY...

At 326 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Beloit, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Janesville, Milton, Clinton, Footville, Tiffany, Hanover, Johnstown
Center, Avalon, Afton, Shopiere and Emerald Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4257 8924 4274 8925 4283 8881 4255 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2026Z 269DEG 43KT 4260 8899 

HAIL...1.25IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MBK
771 
WWUS53 KMKX 102036
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
336 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIC105-102045-
/O.CON.KMKX.SV.W.0137.000000T0000Z-170810T2045Z/
Rock WI-
336 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT
FOR EASTERN ROCK COUNTY...

At 336 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Clinton, or 9
miles northeast of Beloit, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. 

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees. 

Locations impacted include...
Janesville, Milton, Clinton, Tiffany, Johnstown Center, Avalon,
Afton, Shopiere and Emerald Grove.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4257 8914 4276 8913 4283 8881 4255 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2036Z 267DEG 34KT 4260 8886 

HAIL...1.00IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

MBK
425 
WWUS53 KMKX 102044
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
344 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIC105-102053-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SV.W.0137.000000T0000Z-170810T2045Z/
Rock WI-
344 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN ROCK COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 345 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.  However small hail
and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
south central Wisconsin.

LAT...LON 4257 8914 4276 8913 4283 8881 4255 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2043Z 271DEG 30KT 4262 8887 

$$

MBK

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Aug 10, 2:36 PM CDT, 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 10, 2:36 PM CDT, 30 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
235 PM CDT THU AUG10 2017

.TONIGHT AND FRIDAY - Forecast Confidence...High.

Showers and storms are beginning to fire this afternoon as expected.
Storms will be likely into early evening, with some of the storms
possibly reaching severe levels. Large hail and damaging winds are
the main threats.

After storms exit the southeast this evening, dry weather is
expected overnight. Could see a shower or sprinkle tomorrow as the
cooler air aloft moves through, but most places will remain dry.

Below normal temps are likely on Friday, with mostly cloudy skies
lingering much of the day and the cooler airmass aloft moving
through.

.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY - Forecast Confidence...Medium to
High.

A mainly dry and comfortable period is expected.  Lingering low to
mid level cyclonic curvature on Saturday will fight against a very
dry atmosphere, so only expecting few-sct cumulus redevelopment.
Hence expecting a mostly sunny day with 925H temps resulting in
daytime temps warming to slightly below seasonal normal. Weak warm
air advection ahead of a slowly moving upper level wave in the
northern Plains may clip far southwest Wisconsin with a few showers
or storms Sunday afternoon.  Otherwise, a bit more cloudiness can be
expected on Sunday due to the proximity of the upstream short wave.
Temperatures on Sunday will be similar to Saturday.

.EXTENDED PERIOD...

SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY - Forecast Confidence...Medium to
High.

Most of this period is looking dry and seasonal for mid-August.
Persistent down-stream low pressure troffing over eastern Canada
into the eastern Great Lakes will result in dry NNW steering flow
across the western Great Lakes.  Upstream, short wave high pressure
ridging will gradually expand in coverage and intensity and spread
into the western Great Lakes early next week.  925H temps look
seasonal with readings in the 15-18 degree range and resultant
daytime temperatures warming into the 70s to around 80.

Protective ridge should keep southern WI dry at least through
Wednesday.  Medium range guidance in reasonable agreement showing
ridge flattening out due to strong short wave moving ENE through the
northern plains into the western Great Lakes around mid-week. GFS
Ensembles show some variation in the timing of the short wave trof
with several perturbations holding onto lingering ridging.  GFS
increase precipitable water rapidly to around 2 inches Wednesday
night into early Thursday. For now wl include chance pops Wednesday
night into Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION(18Z TAFS)...Thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into
early evening. The main focus will be across the southeast half of
the forecast area. A few of the storms could reach severe levels,
with damaging winds and large hail the main threats.

After storms exit the southeast this evening, dry weather is
expected overnight. Could see a shower or sprinkle tomorrow, but
most places will remain dry.

Lower ceilings are likely later tonight into Friday as cooler air
aloft moves into the area.

&&

.MARINE...Waves could approach 4 feet through late afternoon north
of Port Washington under breezy south winds. Otherwise, winds and
waves are expected to stay below Small Craft Advisory levels the
next several days.

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

WI...None.
LM...None.

TONIGHT AND FRIDAY/AVIATION/MARINE...DDV
FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY...MBK
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 10, 2:54 PM CDT, 12 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
254 PM CDT Thu Aug 10 2017

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-112000-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
254 PM CDT Thu Aug 10 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Late this Afternoon and Tonight

Numerous thunderstorms will rumble across south central and
southeast Wisconsin late this afternoon and this evening. A few
thunderstorms will likely become severe, producing large hail
and/or damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. One or two tornadoes are
also possible.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for most of south central
and southeast Wisconsin until 9 pm CDT.

There is a moderate swim risk late this afternoon into this
evening for Sheboygan and Ozaukee beaches adjacent to Lake
Michigan. Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from
dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls and river outlets.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

There is a small chance for thunderstorms Wednesday night and
Thursday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

LMZ643>646-112000-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
254 PM CDT Thu Aug 10 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Late this Afternoon and Tonight

Numerous thunderstorms will affect the near shore waters into this
evening. A few thunderstorms may become severe, producing damaging
wind gusts and large hail. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in
effect until 9 pm CDT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Thursday

There is a chance of thunderstorms next Wednesday night and
Thursday.

www.weather.gov/mkx

MBK

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 10, 1:37 PM CDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
137 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIZ062-067-101900-
Lafayette-Iowa-
137 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY...

At 136 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Belmont, or 8
miles southwest of Mineral Point, moving east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Darlington, Belmont, Lamont and Yellowstone Lake St Park.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 4281 9036 4282 9004 4281 9004 4281 8988
      4267 8988 4269 9035
TIME...MOT...LOC 1836Z 266DEG 33KT 4276 9025

MARQUARDT
Special weather statement, Aug 10, 1:58 PM CDT, 1 hour 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
158 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIZ062-067-068-101930-
Green-Lafayette-Iowa-
158 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE AND
NORTHWESTERN GREEN COUNTIES...

At 158 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of
Darlington, moving east at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Darlington, Argyle, Blanchardville, Lamont, Yellowstone Lake St Park
and Jordan Center.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 4266 9011 4281 9012 4283 8969 4265 8969
TIME...MOT...LOC 1858Z 266DEG 33KT 4276 9002

MARQUARDT
Special weather statement, Aug 10, 2:27 PM CDT, 39 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
227 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

WIZ058-102000-
Dodge-
227 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN DODGE COUNTY...

At 226 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Hustisford, or
8 miles southeast of Juneau, moving east at 25 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and dime size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include...
Hartford, Hustisford, Rubicon, Woodland and Neosho.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT...LON 4337 8842 4328 8842 4327 8867 4338 8871
      4339 8840 4337 8840
TIME...MOT...LOC 1926Z 260DEG 21KT 4331 8859

MARQUARDT
Local storm report, Aug 10, 2:50 PM CDT, 16 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MILWAUKEE/SULLIVAN WI
250 PM CDT THU AUG 10 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0218 PM     TSTM WND DMG     ARGYLE                  42.70N 89.87W
08/10/2017                   LAFAYETTE          WI   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            POWER LINES DOWN.

&&

BSH

The office that day

Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 10, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXLafayette23 min
Aug 10, 1:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXLafayette32 min
Aug 10, 2:02 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXGreen, Lafayette43 min
Aug 10, 2:27 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXDodge33 min
Aug 10, 3:08 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXWashington22 min
Aug 10, 3:14 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX61 min
Aug 10, 3:26 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXOzaukee, Washington49 min
Aug 10, 3:30 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXRock, Walworth30 min
Aug 10, 3:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXWashington23 min
Aug 10, 3:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXGreen25 min
Aug 10, 4:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXDodge, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington35 min
Aug 10, 4:10 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake35 min
Aug 10, 4:11 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX94 min
Aug 10, 4:16 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXFond du Lac29 min
Aug 10, 4:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXWalworth26 min
Aug 10, 4:19 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXDodge, Fond du Lac26 min
Aug 10, 4:23 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXJefferson37 min
Aug 10, 4:37 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXSheboygan38 min
Aug 10, 4:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXOzaukee, Washington37 min
Aug 10, 4:44 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX91 min
Aug 10, 4:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXDane30 min
Aug 10, 5:21 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXOzaukee24 min
Aug 10, 5:22 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX23 min
Aug 10, 5:29 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXOzaukee, Sheboygan31 min
Aug 10, 5:51 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMKXColumbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington54 min
Aug 10, 5:52 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMKX53 min
Aug 10, 6:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXOzaukee34 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.