Madison, Wis. – Heavy thunderstorms packing 60+ mph winds and torrential rainfall are expected to sweep across southern and central Wisconsin this afternoon, bringing a heightened risk of flash flooding and wind damage during the peak hours of 2 to 6 p.m.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, storms will intensify along a cold front between noon and 7 p.m., targeting cities like Madison, Milwaukee, West Bend, and Fond du Lac. Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are likely north of I-94, with localized pockets exceeding 2 inches from Wisconsin Dells to Port Washington.
The greatest hazards include downed trees and powerlines, flooded intersections, and dangerous travel conditions—particularly in low-lying and urban areas. Locations with already saturated ground, such as Beaver Dam and Waupun, are especially vulnerable. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out…