Wisconsin severe weather Monday; tornado, thunderstorm warnings

The start of June could be active with strong to severe storms across southeast Wisconsin, yet again. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most counties under a slight risk (level 2 out of 5) for inland counties, and a marginal risk (level 1 out of 5) for lakeside areas for Monday, June 3rd.

All severe weather hazards are possible with storms today. This event will be favorable for damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, with a small risk for tornadoes.

A tornado warning was issued for Walworth County and Jefferson County until 7:30 p.m.

Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for Walworth County and Jefferson County until 7:15 p.m. Another was issued for Waukesha County until 7:30 p.m. 

A flash flood warning was also issued for Jefferson County until 9:30 p.m.

A complex of storms looks to weaken as it moves into south central Wisconsin by the late morning. However, the atmosphere can quickly strengthen storms from the early afternoon into the evening as a warm front lifts into Wisconsin. 

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Late Morning

Potential strong to severe storms can develop between noon and 2 p.m. Peak hours for severe storms will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Storms will diminish by tonight. 

Additional storms on Tuesday, June 4, will need to be watched.

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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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