Wisconsin tornado watch, thunderstorm warnings expire Tuesday night
MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Walworth County until 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16.
During the warning, wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail are possible. Hail damage to vehicles is expected, as is wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
A tornado watch for Walworth County, which also covered Jefferson County, expired at 10 p.m.
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Severe weather threat
The entire FOX6 News viewing area in southeast Wisconsin could see strong to severe storms into Tuesday night. Things should wind down a bit by around midnight.
The biggest threats during this event will be strong straight line wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain leading to flooding. Tornadoes are also a possibility. Many areas will receive an inch or more of rain Tuesday and early Wednesday.
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