Severe Thunderstorms Thursday; Tornado Watch until 8 p.m.

Posted on: April 1, 2026

The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Weather Forecast Office issued the following updated forecast at 2 p.m. om Thursday.

  • Risk level 3 out of 5 for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.
    • A Tornado Watch has been issued for portions of far-southern Wisconsin, see the attached graphic for details. Watch remains in effect until 8 PM CDT. 
    • Damaging wind gusts, hail, and a few tornadoes are possible.
    • Timeframe of highest concern is from 5 to 10 PM CDT today.
    • Thunderstorms will clear out in a west to east manner from roughly 8 to 11 PM CDT this evening, leaving quiet weather late tonight. 

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