dailyloe.com – Southern Wisconsin is bracing for severe weather starting late Friday afternoon and continuing through Tuesday. Tonight, Sunday, and Monday are designated as First Alert Days due to significant storm threats.
Friday afternoon will see breezy south winds with gusts around 30 mph and sunny skies, raising temperatures into the upper 70s to lower 80s. A complex of thunderstorms is expected Friday evening through early Saturday morning, with large hail and damaging winds being the main concerns.
The strongest storms will likely develop west of Madison, where conditions are most favorable. As storms move eastward overnight, they are expected to gradually weaken.
On Saturday, a brief respite is anticipated with partly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the lower 80s. Humidity will remain comfortable, with dew points in the mid-50s, but another round of storms may develop Saturday evening, especially along and south of Interstate 90.
Sunday is designated as another First Alert Day as a warm front lifts northward through the region. Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening, with hail and damaging winds posing significant threats.
Monday is anticipated to be the most significant severe weather day, with a strong weather system moving through the area. Severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall are expected, although the exact timing of these storms is uncertain.
Looking ahead, the main cold front will push through southern Wisconsin on Tuesday, providing one last chance for storms before cooler, drier air arrives on Wednesday. Temperatures will then drop back to more comfortable levels as the week progresses.
