Wisconsin severe thunderstorm watches Tuesday; what to know

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The last watch expired at 7 p.m.

In all, watches covered Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties at times.

Warnings for Dodge, Jefferson, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties expired earlier Tuesday.

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FOX6 Weather Extras

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: 

FOX6 Storm Center app

FOX6 News app

FOX Weather app

What is the FOX Model?

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What is the FOX Model?

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.

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