Tornado Warning 65, NWS Milwaukee, WI

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

WIC065-242045-
/O.CON.KMKX.TO.W.0065.000000T0000Z-260624T2045Z/
Lafayette WI-
320 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 345 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY...

At 320 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Apple River, or 7 miles south of Darlington, moving
east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Lafayette County, including the following locations...
Gratiot and South Wayne.

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 4251 9018 4258 9019 4264 9015 4261 8990
      4251 8984
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 290DEG 22KT 4257 9011 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

WAGNER

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
117 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Chances for thunderstorms on and off through this evening. A
  Slight Risk for severe thunderstorms this afternoon and early
  evening, with the main hazards damaging winds and hail,
  especially in areas that see clearing in the early afternoon
  hours. A tornado or two will also be possible.

- Active shower/storm pattern develops for Saturday night
  through Wednesday next week.

- A strong warming trend is expected early next week,
  potentially nearing Heat Advisory criteria Monday through
  Wednesday.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 117 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

This afternoon through Thursday night:

As rain from this morning exits the southeast, watching the
potential for new development that has begun along a boundary
stretched largely west to east across the central forecast area.
Instability will gradually increase this afternoon, with a few
pockets of clearing within the widespread mostly cloudy
conditions. Will also see a potential for storms to develop late
afternoon into early evening along a weak cold front approaching
from the northwest. Given surface based CAPE expected to
increase to around 2000 J/kg (especially from Madison westward)
along with 0-6 km bulk shear upwards of 40 kt, still thinking a
few strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon into
the evening. The activity along the front may have a better
chance to reach severe levels, given likely more available
instability. Hail and wind remain the main severe concerns,
though not out of the question for a tornado or two.

Will have to watch the potential for localized flooding concerns
this afternoon and evening given a narrow swath of 1.5 to 3
inches of rain that fell this morning. If additional storms
produce heavy rainfall over these already saturated areas, some
localized areal or flash flooding could occur.

Showers and a few rumbles of thunder may linger mainly north of
I-94 late evening as a surface low slowly moves through, with
dry weather expected overnight behind the low.

A few showers will be possible mainly across the northeast half
of the forecast area from late Thursday morning into early
evening. This will be due to a weak vort max swinging through
lingering cyclonic flow along with possible additional lift due
to low level convergence as winds turn onshore near the lake.
Not out of the question for a few rumbles of thunder as well.
Otherwise, skies should be partly cloudy with highs in the 70s
once again.

DDV

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 117 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

Friday through Wednesday:

The upper level flow is expected to be zonal on Friday, with
upper level ridging beginning to build in from the west on
Saturday. Dry weather is expected both days under surface high
pressure. Temps will remain a bit below normal Friday, warming
back to around normal Saturday as the upper ridge builds in.

Upper level ridging will continue to strengthen across the
Midwest and Northeast United States early next week, with
increasing temperatures likely for southern Wisconsin.
Dewpoints will increase as well, with a chance for Heat Advisory
conditions Monday through Wednesday, especially if it remains
dry during the daytime periods. That said, there is a chance
that storms could move through the top of the ridge and impact
southern Wisconsin once or twice from Sat night through early
next week. Confidence is on the lower end in any potential
precip timing at this point.

DDV

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 117 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

Watching the potential for new storm development that has begun
along a boundary stretched largely west to east across the
central forecast area. Will also see a potential for storms to
develop late afternoon into early evening along a weak cold
front approaching from the northwest. Still thinking a few
strong to severe storms will be possible this afternoon into the
evening. Hail and wind remain the main severe concerns, though
not out of the question for a tornado or two.

Showers and a few rumbles of thunder may linger mainly north of
I-94 late evening as a surface low slowly moves through, with
dry weather expected overnight behind the low. A few showers
will be possible mainly across the northeast half of the
forecast area from late morning into early evening Thursday.

A mix of VFR/MVFR/IFR ceilings will continue this afternoon into
the evening along with rounds of showers and storms. Should see
a transition to VFR conditions tonight with some MVFR ceilings
possible Thursday morning, mainly north of I-94.

Outside of variable winds near storms, prevailing winds should
remain light from the west to southwest into this evening,
gradually becoming west to northwest overnight into Thursday
morning as low pressure gradually exits to the east.

DDV

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 117 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

Weak low pressure around 29.9 inches in northern Minnesota will
result in southerly winds across the lake today. As this system
pushes eastward through northern WI this evening we expect
winds to decelerate, turning east over northern portions of the
lake and remaining south over the southern half. Showers and
thunderstorms are expected at times today and tonight with the
passage of this system.

Light northwesterly winds are expected Thursday as low pressure
departs eastward. High pressure around 30.1 inches over Ontario
and the western Great Lakes will dominate Friday through Saturday
with light north to northeast winds likely. Sunday, low pressure
deepens to 29.4 inches over the Central Plains, bringing breezy
southeasterly winds to the lake. Winds turn southerly and
strengthen into Monday as low pressure exits into the Canadian
Prairies. On and off thunderstorms become more likely during this
time.

DDV

&&

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

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
126 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-251830-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
126 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There are chances for thunderstorms today, with a threat for
some strong to severe storms this afternoon and early evening.
Large hail, damaging winds, and frequent lightning would be the
main concerns with any stronger storms, though a tornado or two is
also possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There are 30 percent chances for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon
over eastern Wisconsin.

A sharp warming trend is expected into early next week, with
advisory-level heat looking possible.

Additional chances for showers and thunderstorms early next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

LMZ643>646-251830-
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-
126 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms are expected at times today into tonight.
A few stronger storms with hail and gusty winds will be possible
this afternoon and early evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There are chances for thunderstorms Thursday afternoon as well as
early next week.

Winds and waves may approach Small Craft Advisory levels early
next week.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-251830-
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-
126 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

There are chances for thunderstorms today and tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There are chances for thunderstorms at times early next week.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
148 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

WIZ062-063-241930-
Iowa WI-Dane WI-
148 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN IOWA AND
SOUTHWESTERN DANE COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM CDT...

At 147 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles west of Mount Horeb, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Mount Horeb, Black Earth, Barneveld, Blue Mounds, Ridgeway, and Blue
Mound St Park.

This includes U.S. Highway 18 between mile markers 53 and 70.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 4314 9015 4313 8969 4292 8967 4292 8984
      4303 9014
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 293DEG 15KT 4304 8994

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

WAGNER

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
239 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

WIZ067-242030-
Lafayette WI-
239 PM CDT Wed Jun 24 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT WESTERN LAFAYETTE COUNTY THROUGH
330 PM CDT...

At 238 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Shullsburg, or 9 miles southwest of Darlington,
moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40-50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Darlington, Shullsburg, Belmont, Benton, New Diggings, Elk Grove,
Gratiot, and Lead Mine.

This includes U.S. Highway 151 between mile markers 23 and 27.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
south central Wisconsin.

&&

LAT...LON 4272 9001 4260 9000 4251 9005 4251 9042
      4276 9042
TIME...MOT...LOC 1938Z 288DEG 18KT 4260 9027

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

WAGNER