Green Bay, Wis. – Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to impact Wisconsin from Friday night through the weekend, bringing the risk of localized flooding and hazardous travel. While forecasters say confidence remains low on exactly where the heaviest rain will fall, multiple rounds of showers could deliver more than 2 inches of rain in some areas by early Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, the storm system could trigger ponding on highways, fast rises on rivers, and flooding in low-lying and urban areas. The most at-risk zones stretch from Green Bay south toward Manitowoc and Sheboygan, where storm cells may stall and dump heavy rain over short periods.
Drivers are urged to slow down in heavy downpours, avoid flooded roadways, and keep an eye on rapidly changing conditions. Residents in flood-prone areas should clear storm drains and have a plan to move belongings if waters rise…