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Severe Storms Forecasted for Wisconsin: Tornado Watch Issued

4/18/2026

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Severe storms will hit southeastern Wisconsin Friday night, with a tornado watch in effect for several counties.
Rainfall of 1–3 inches is expected, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds from 4 to 9 p.m.
A flood watch remains in effect until Saturday morning, with flood warnings for swollen rivers.
After the storms, colder temperatures arrive with highs around 50°F this weekend.

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Severe storms will hit southeastern Wisconsin Friday night, with a tornado watch in effect for several counties.
Rainfall of 1–3 inches is expected, potentially bringing tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds from 4 to 9 p.m.
A flood watch remains in effect until Saturday morning, with flood warnings for swollen rivers.
After the storms, colder temperatures arrive with highs around 50°F this weekend.