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SPC Upgrades Wisconsin to Enhanced Risk; 75-mph Winds, Tornado Threat

7/27/2026

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The U.S. Storm Prediction Center upgraded Wisconsin to an Enhanced Risk for severe weather on July 26, 2026.
A mesoscale convective system is expected to form over northern Wisconsin after 5 p.m. and move southeast overnight.
The storms could produce wind gusts exceeding 75 mph, large hail, and an isolated tornado.
Additional thunderstorms may strike after midnight.
A cold front could trigger another severe round on July 27, 2026.

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The U.S. Storm Prediction Center upgraded Wisconsin to an Enhanced Risk for severe weather on July 26, 2026.
A mesoscale convective system is expected to form over northern Wisconsin after 5 p.m. and move southeast overnight.
The storms could produce wind gusts exceeding 75 mph, large hail, and an isolated tornado.
Additional thunderstorms may strike after midnight.
A cold front could trigger another severe round on July 27, 2026.