Damaging winds of 60 to 70 miles per hour, hail of 1 to 2 inches and isolated tornadoes are also possible.
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“They’re in the northern Thumb (and) Saginaw area now, but there’s a cold front coming through”, sad Dan Thompson, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in White Lake.
Much of the southern half of Wisconsin is under a severe thunderstorm watch or warning until 10 p.m.as very warm, unstable air settles over the state.
Primary threats are moderate hail, wind gusts potentially exceeding 90 km/h and torrential, but quick, downpours.
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Severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and into tonight across central Nebraska, east into Iowa, and north into Minneapolis, Minnesota. Take cover immediately, if threatening weather approaches. If you start to see large, towering clouds in the distance, or hear thunder, head indoors and check in with the 13 Weather Authority on-air or online with www.wrex.com or the 13 Weather Authority Facebook or Twitter accounts. The three main thunderstorm ingredients of moisture, lift, and instability are more than in place! Stay away from all windows, skylights and doors.
