NWS: Tornado reported in Elkhorn amid Friday night warnings

By , , Eric Manges, Lisa Michaels and Tom Wachs
Updated  March 31, 2023 3:22pm CDT
FOX6 News Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for parts of Jefferson and Walworth counties Friday night, March 31.

In Milton, in Rock County, the NWS confirmed a tornado just after 8 p.m. The NWS also said a tornado was reported on the ground in Elkhorn, and the Cambridge fire Department reported seeing a tornado with tree damage near U.S. Highway 12 and Sleepy Hollow Road. There was also reported damage to multiple buildings between Sharon and Delavan.

Tornado warnings expired around 8:35 p.m., but watches remained in effect for Jefferson, Kenosha, Racine, Milwaukee, Walworth and Waukesha counties until around 9:30 p.m.

Thunderstorm warnings were also issued for parts of the area.

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