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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 39, NWS Milwaukee, WI

August 5, 2019Green Lake County, Marquette County, Wisconsin

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 5, 2019, 7:30 PM CDT for Green Lake County, Marquette County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 30 min. 3 reports 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 5, 2019, 7:30 PM CDT (00:30 UTC)
Expired
Aug 5, 2019, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Green Lake County, WI, Marquette County, WI

The radar

The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 114 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:30 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 5, 7:30 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 502 Nw Westfield, WILARGE TREE BRANCH ACROSS COUNTY HIGHWAY M.
Aug 5, 7:42 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 502 S Montello, WILARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN ACROSS COUNTY HIGHWAY F.
Aug 5, 7:45 PM CDTTSTM WND GST 551 N Princeton, WIGREEN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER ESTIMATED WIND GUSTS OF 50 TO 55 MPH NEAR PRINCETON. OBSERVED CROP DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

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 nearest sounding before it

Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 0.5 hours before the alert went out and 115 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2019-08-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 58 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, Green Bay/Straub, WI at 00:00Z on 2019-08-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 68 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
58 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-168 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1587 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
68 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
182 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

692 
WUUS53 KMKX 060030
SVRMKX
WIC047-077-060100-
/O.NEW.KMKX.SV.W.0039.190806T0030Z-190806T0100Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
730 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Green Lake County in south central Wisconsin...
  Marquette County in south central Wisconsin...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest
  of Wautoma, moving southeast at 45 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
  Montello, Westfield, Princeton, Green Lake, Lawrence, Packwaukee,
  Endeavor, Neshkoro, Marquette, Springfield Corners, Glen Oak and
  Harrisville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4379 8890 4365 8945 4395 8960 4398 8960
      4398 8908
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 331DEG 38KT 4396 8937 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KUROSKI
1 follow-up statement
976 
WWUS53 KMKX 060042
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
742 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

WIC047-077-060100-
/O.CON.KMKX.SV.W.0039.000000T0000Z-190806T0100Z/
Green Lake WI-Marquette WI-
742 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT
FOR CENTRAL GREEN LAKE AND MARQUETTE COUNTIES...

At 742 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Montello, or 15
miles south of Wautoma, moving southeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Montello, Westfield, Princeton, Green Lake, Lawrence, Packwaukee,
Endeavor, Neshkoro, Marquette, Springfield Corners, Glen Oak and
Harrisville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4379 8890 4365 8945 4395 8960 4398 8960
      4398 8908
TIME...MOT...LOC 0042Z 331DEG 38KT 4384 8928 

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
 
$$

KUROSKI

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 5, 6:55 PM CDT, 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 5, 6:55 PM CDT, 35 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
655 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

.UPDATE...

Storms are still cellular over central WI and southeast MN. They
are producing damaging winds and a few cells have had large hail.
It's still uncertain as to whether or not they will evolve into
more organized line segments as they roll through southern WI
later this evening, but bulk 0-6km shear around 40 kt and ML CAPE
axis around 2000 j/kg leaning into the northwest MKX forecast area
(Sauk, Marquette, Green Lake, Columbia counties) suggests that the
ongoing convection should hold together just long enough to impact
this area. As the storms get further into south central and
southeast WI late this evening, there will be less instability and
shear to support severe storms. The latest SPC Mesoscale
discussion basically says we will be waiting on issuing a watch
for now and continue to watch the trends.

&&

.AVIATION(00Z TAFS)...

Thunderstorms will roll through south central and southeast WI
this evening. Expect them to exit far southeast WI just after
midnight. Damaging winds and large hail are possible toward
central WI, including Baraboo to Fond du Lac and Sheboygan. Then
gusty winds are likely with the thunderstorms (but probably not
damaging) as they get into southeast WI. Madison is still an
uncertain area- we will have to see if the storms hold together by
the time they reach there.

MVFR ceilings are likely early Tuesday morning, along with some
patchy fog in low lying areas and river valleys. Clouds will
gradually break up and lift through late morning. Northerly winds
are expected Tuesday, with a lake breeze developing by noon.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... (Issued 305 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019)

SHORT TERM...

Tonight and Tuesday...Forecast confidence medium.

Low to mid level warm, moist advection will increase into the
evening ahead of a shortwave trough that will track from nw WI
into Lower MI late tnt. This will bring a thermal ridge and mid
level lapse rates of 6.5-7.0 C/KM into area with a weak cool front
to follow. The MLCAPE will likely rise to 1500-2000 J/KG just
ahead of the convection that will eventually merge from srn MN
into central and nrn WI. Deep layer shear will be a little
stronger than earlier thought with values up to 35 kts. Either
way, there will be enough shear and resultant outflows to organize
the convection into a line. North to south movement of the line
through the evening hours is expected with a SVR threat of
damaging winds especially over south central WI. Some showers and
storms may linger into the overnight with small chances of tstorms
continuing through Tue due to the passage of another weak
shortwave trough. Areas of stratus and fog will likely occur Tue
AM but burn off by afternoon.

Tuesday Night Through Wednesday...Forecast Confidence is Medium.

There is a slight chance for a few showers/storms Tuesday night but
will be heavily dependent on available forcing from the shortwave
pulling through and corresponding moisture. Most of the models
suggest it may be too dry in the mid levels behind the system with
relatively weak forcing from the shortwave in the upper levels.
Thus we expect the area to remain mostly dry.

On Wednesday, another front is expected to roll through the region
potentially bringing showers/storms to parts of the CWA. There is a
bit of uncertainty here as well due to the location of the best
forcing and moisture and the timing for when the front rolls
through. Some shortwave energy will pull through the area in
addition to the front Wednesday afternoon/evening. The uncertainty
with location of potential showers/storms is due to the better
forcing and moisture being located further north. The models
continue to show disagreement in timing and location of
precipitation but the best chance for showers/storms will be in the
northern parts of the CWA during the late afternoon/early evening.

LONG TERM...

Thursday Through Sunday...Forecast Confidence is Medium...

Thursday and Friday looks to be mostly quiet as high pressure builds
in behind the front that will come through Wednesday. Saturday will
start dry but an upper level shortwave may push through bringing the
potential for showers/storms as the high looks to push out a bit
earlier than previously expected. At this point the system looks to
track to the north possibly clipping the CWA but it remains a bit
early to tell what the track/timing of this system may be. Sunday and
Monday look to remain mostly dry but there is quite a bit of
uncertainty given differences in the models and the potential for
slight deviations in the current forecast to yield potential for
showers/storms.

AVIATION(21Z TAFS)...Sct-bkn045-060 cumulus and cumulus congestus
this afternoon into the evening. A line of tstorms will move south
through central and srn WI through the evening with lingering
showers and storms possible during the overnight. Areas of stratus
and fog will then occur for the early morning hours of Tue and
dissipate by late morning on Tue. Areas of Cigs of 600-3000 feet
are expected with vsbys of 1-4SM. More sct-bkn035-040 cumulus and
cumulus congestus for Tue afternoon and slight chances of tstorms.

MARINE...High pressure of 30.0 inches over the east coast of the
United States will weaken this afternoon and tonight while low
pressure of 29.6 inches remains over Hudson Bay into the middle of
the week. Modest southwest winds this afternoon will gradually
shift westerly tonight with the passage of a weak cool front.
Light and variable winds will return for Tuesday and Tuesday
night. Modest southwest winds will develop on Wednesday and shift
northwesterly late Wednesday night and Thursday due to a cold
frontal passage.

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
LM...None.
&&

Update...Cronce
Tonight/Tuesday and Aviation/Marine...Gehring
Tuesday Night through Monday...ARK
Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 5, 3:10 PM CDT, 4 hours 20 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-062015-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond Du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A line of storms will enter from the north this evening. Damaging
wind gusts will be possible especially over south central
Wisconsin.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday. Cloud to ground
lightning is the main concern.

Another cold front will move through the area Wednesday afternoon
into Wednesday night. A few strong storms are possible with gusty
winds and small hail the main concerns.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed after 6 PM.

LMZ643>646-062015-
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-
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A line of storms will enter from the northwest this afternoon.
Localized damaging wind gusts are possible with the passage of
this line of storms this evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday. Cloud to ground
lightning is the main concern.

Another cold front will move through the area Wednesday afternoon
into Wednesday night. A few strong storms are possible with gusty
winds and small hail the main concerns.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-062015-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
310 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A line of storms will move northwest to southeast across Lake
Michigan this afternoon and evening. Localized damaging wind
gusts are possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday

Isolated thunderstorms are possible Tuesday across the southern
half of the lake. Cloud to ground lightning is the main concern.

Another cold front will move through the region Wednesday
afternoon into Wednesday night. A few strong storms are possible
with gusty winds and small hail the main concerns.

www.weather.gov/mkx

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 5, 7:20 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
720 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

WIZ046-047-060100-
Green Lake-Marquette-
720 PM CDT Mon Aug 5 2019

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL GREEN LAKE AND MARQUETTE
COUNTIES...

At 719 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of
Wautoma, moving southeast at 45 mph.

Winds of 40 to 50 mph and pea size hail are possible with this storm.

Locations impacted include...
Montello, Westfield, Princeton, Green Lake, Lawrence, Packwaukee,
Oxford, Endeavor, Neshkoro, Marquette, Glen Oak, Harrisville and
Springfield Corners.

LAT...LON 4386 8888 4379 8889 4366 8960 4398 8960
      4398 8900
TIME...MOT...LOC 0019Z 331DEG 38KT 4404 8948

KUROSKI

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 5, 7:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXGreen Lake, Marquette40 min
Aug 5, 7:57 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette33 min
Aug 5, 8:07 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Sauk38 min
Aug 5, 8:25 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXColumbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac35 min
Aug 5, 8:33 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXColumbia, Sauk27 min
Aug 5, 8:49 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXJefferson, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Sheboygan, Washington, Waukesha56 min
Aug 5, 9:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXColumbia42 min
Aug 5, 9:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXDane, Iowa81 min
Aug 5, 9:37 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXDane, Green, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine and 3 more53 min
Aug 5, 10:03 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMKXIowa, Lafayette42 min
Aug 5, 10:47 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMKXGreen43 min

Nearby

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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.