WEATHER ALERT: Strong Storms to Bring Torrential Rainfall, Localized Flooding, Ground-To-Cloud Lightning

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service is advising residents in southeastern Wisconisn to seek shelter after issuing multiple alerts of strong storms approaching the area.

According to the NWS:

At 737 am CDT...Radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms were
Located from near west bend to near Belvidere Illinois.

Movement was northeast at 40 mph.

Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include...Milwaukee...Waukesha...Janesville...West allis...Wauwatosa...New
Berlin...Brookfield...Beloit...Greenfield...Menomonee falls...Oak creek...West
Bend...Muskego...Mequon...South Milwaukee...Cudahy...Whitewater...Hartford...
Whitefish bay and Greendale.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms...And may
Cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
Roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
Shelter inside a building or vehicle.