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Tornado Warning 49, NWS Milwaukee, WI
NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this tornado warning at Jun 22, 2024, 8:29 PM CDT for Kenosha County, Walworth County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 46 min. 5 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
- Jun 22, 2024, 8:29 PM CDT (01:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 22, 2024, 9:15 PM CDT
- In force
- 46 min
- Issued by
- NWS Milwaukee, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Kenosha County, WI, Walworth County, WI
The radar
The Milwaukee radar (KMKX), 49 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:28 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 8:36 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 Sw Twin Lakes, WI | DELAYED REPORT from Saturday 6/22. Numerous trees and limbs down in a neighborhood west of the southwest side of Lake Elizabeth. |
| Jun 22, 8:37 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Twin Lakes, WI | DELAYED REPORT from Saturday 6/22. Several trees and powerlines down. |
| Jun 22, 8:37 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Wnw Twin Lakes, WI | DELAYED REPORT from Saturday 6/22. Numerous trees and powerlines down in the neighbors just west of Lake Mary. |
| Jun 22, 8:37 PM CDT | TSTM WND GST 80 | Twin Lakes, WI | NWS Storm Survey: Estimated peak downburst winds of 70-80mph in the Twin Lakes area. Random pockets of tree damage blown down in a divergent pattern from north of Twin Lakes down through and area west of Lake Elizabeth near Esch Rd. |
| Jun 22, 8:42 PM CDT | TORNADO | 2 Ene Powers Lake, WI | NWS Damage Survey: EF-0 Tornado with estimated peak wind speeds of 70mph. Most of the damage was to trees which had limbs knocked down in a convergent path along 368th Ave. One small shed had been pushed back to the NW and possibly lifted up. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 3:13 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 00:00Z, 1.5 hours before the alert went out and 212 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -248 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 718 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 114 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- -0.0
The text
As transmitted.
642
WFUS53 KMKX 230129
TORMKX
WIC059-127-230215-
/O.NEW.KMKX.TO.W.0049.240623T0129Z-240623T0215Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
829 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin...
Southwestern Kenosha County in southeastern Wisconsin...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 829 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from Como to near Lake Geneva
to near Hebron, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Antioch, Lake Geneva, Paddock Lake, Camp Lake, Twin Lakes, Spring
Grove, Wheatland, Genoa City, Silver Lake, Richmond, Channel Lake,
Lake Catherine, Powers Lake, Como, Pell Lake, Bohners Lake, Salem,
Bristol, Bassett, and New Munster.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8853 4261 8819 4262 8818 4259 8801
4249 8799 4249 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 0129Z 278DEG 39KT 4261 8852 4256 8844 4250 8845
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GAGAN4 follow-up statements
335
WWUS53 KMKX 230132
SVSMKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
832 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
WIC059-127-230215-
/O.CON.KMKX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240623T0215Z/
Walworth WI-Kenosha WI-
832 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN WALWORTH AND SOUTHWESTERN KENOSHA COUNTIES...
At 831 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from Como to near Lake Geneva to near Hebron, moving east
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Antioch, Lake Geneva, Paddock Lake, Camp Lake, Twin Lakes, Spring
Grove, Wheatland, Genoa City, Silver Lake, Richmond, Channel Lake,
Lake Catherine, Powers Lake, Como, Pell Lake, Bohners Lake, Salem,
Bristol, Bassett, and New Munster.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4262 8853 4261 8819 4262 8818 4259 8801
4249 8799 4249 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 0131Z 275DEG 35KT 4261 8852 4256 8845 4250 8845
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GAGAN060
WWUS53 KMKX 230151
SVSMKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
851 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
WIC127-230200-
/O.CAN.KMKX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240623T0215Z/
Walworth WI-
851 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN WALWORTH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the warned
area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southeastern
Wisconsin.
LAT...LON 4261 8830 4261 8819 4262 8818 4259 8801
4249 8799 4249 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 0150Z 274DEG 40KT 4257 8823 4250 8820
$$
WIC059-230215-
/O.CON.KMKX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240623T0215Z/
Kenosha WI-
851 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN KENOSHA COUNTY...
At 850 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Wheatland to near Twin
Lakes, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Antioch, Paddock Lake, Camp Lake, Twin Lakes, Spring Grove,
Wheatland, Genoa City, Silver Lake, Channel Lake, Lake Catherine,
Powers Lake, Salem, Bristol, Bassett, New Munster, and Slades
Corners.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4261 8830 4261 8819 4262 8818 4259 8801
4249 8799 4249 8830
TIME...MOT...LOC 0150Z 274DEG 40KT 4257 8823 4250 8820
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GAGAN290
WWUS53 KMKX 230203
SVSMKX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
903 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
WIC059-230215-
/O.CON.KMKX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240623T0215Z/
Kenosha WI-
903 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL KENOSHA COUNTY...
At 902 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from near Paddock Lake to near
Antioch, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Antioch, Paddock Lake, and Bristol.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4260 8809 4259 8801 4249 8799 4249 8810
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 276DEG 39KT 4257 8803 4249 8802
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
GAGAN333 WWUS53 KMKX 230213 SVSMKX Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 913 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024 WIC059-230223- /O.EXP.KMKX.TO.W.0049.000000T0000Z-240623T0215Z/ Kenosha WI- 913 PM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL KENOSHA COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 915 PM CDT... The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southeastern Wisconsin. LAT...LON 4260 8809 4259 8801 4249 8799 4249 8810 TIME...MOT...LOC 0213Z 278DEG 39KT 4255 8788 4247 8787 $$ GAGAN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Milwaukee, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 7:00 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Columbia, Dane | 30 min |
| Jun 22, 7:04 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Green | 13 min |
| Jun 22, 7:05 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MKX | Columbia, Dane | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Lafayette | 37 min |
| Jun 22, 7:09 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Dane, Dodge, Jefferson | 36 min |
| Jun 22, 7:14 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MKX | Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 7:24 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Green, Rock, Walworth | 51 min |
| Jun 22, 7:27 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson | 48 min |
| Jun 22, 7:29 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Dodge, Jefferson | 31 min |
| Jun 22, 7:33 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Green, Lafayette | 42 min |
| Jun 22, 7:40 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MKX | Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Jefferson | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 7:42 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Rock | 33 min |
| Jun 22, 7:51 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MKX | Green, Rock | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 7:52 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Dodge, Jefferson, Washington, Waukesha | 53 min |
| Jun 22, 7:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Rock | 20 min |
| Jun 22, 8:01 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | MKX | Rock | 3 hr |
| Jun 22, 8:01 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | MKX | 3 hr | |
| Jun 22, 8:02 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Walworth | 43 min |
| Jun 22, 8:06 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Walworth | 39 min |
| Jun 22, 8:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Kenosha, Racine, Walworth | 60 min |
| Jun 22, 8:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha | 41 min |
| Jun 22, 8:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MKX | Lafayette | 37 min |
| Jun 22, 8:48 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Fond du Lac | 57 hr |
| Jun 22, 8:59 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | MKX | Kenosha | 16 min |
| Jun 22, 9:38 PM CDT | Areal Flood Warning | MKX | Columbia | 6 hr |
| Jun 22, 10:52 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Columbia, Sauk | 3 days |
| Jun 22, 11:32 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Dane | 17 hr |
| Jun 23, 7:59 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Sheboygan | 44 hr |
| Jun 23, 8:00 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Columbia | 27 hr |
| Jun 23, 9:04 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Dane | 7 hr |
| Jun 23, 11:18 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | MKX | Green, Rock | 64 hr |
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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.