Wisconsin Weather: Severe Storms Moving Into Area

WISCONSIN — High temperatures scorched much of Southeastern Wisconsin on Saturday as local heat indexes soared to more than 100 degrees. The National Weather Service is reporting that a line of numerous thunderstorms are pushing into the Metro Milwaukee area, and will continue through the late evening, possibly producing gusty winds and hail. Brief heavy rainfall may produce minor street and urban flooding.

Unfortunately, the downpour later this evening is not expected to accompany a break in temperature, as an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for portions of Southeast Wisconsin including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine and Kenosha.

The Excessive Heat Warning continues for parts of southeast Wisconsin until 4 p.m. Sunday. There is a chance for thunderstorms Sunday, with a slight ris for severe storms for much of southern Wisconsin.

There are small chances for thunderstorms at times Tuesday through Friday.

Heat index values could approach 100 degrees on Independence Day and again on Thursday, weather experts say.

Tonight
Isolated showers between 11pm and midnight, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. High near 90. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

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