Severe Weather Threat Thursday: Tornadoes and Damaging Wind Likely

Higher tornado risk for southern Wisconsin in Thursday storms

The tornado threat is highest if storms stay isolated, and the biggest source of uncertainty is where the warm front stalls this evening: southern Wisconsin or northern Illinois.

ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible Thursday afternoon

The latest on the ALERT DAY conditions expected on Thursday.

Severe weather threat Thursday: Tornadoes and damaging wind likely

Severe weather risks are increasing across southern Wisconsin today, with tornadoes, damaging winds, large hail, and flash flooding all possible this afternoon and evening.

Southeast Wisconsin weather: Another round of severe storms is possible Thursday

Southeast Wisconsin braces for another round of strong to severe storms. The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has placed the entire area under an Enhanced (Level 3) risk for severe weather.Fog development was hindered by overnight cloud cover and winds. That said, temperatures are still in the 60s. Dew points are in the lower 60s and will rise again later this afternoon. Highs top out in the lower - mid 80s.Watch: When more severe storms are possib…

Alert: Higher Risk of Severe Storms Today

June 11, 2026 7:30a From the National Weather Service:  Bottom Line Up Front Weaker storms possible late morning to early afternoon. A couple could be strong. Intense period of storms expected between 3 and 7 pm. All hazards possible with high-end impacts: Tornadoes, Widespread Damaging Winds, Large Hail. There is a greater risk for tornadoes this afternoon, especially near the WI/IL border. EF2+ possible. Localized flash flooding risk continue…