Milwaukee, Wis. – Drivers along I-94 from Madison to Milwaukee face hazardous travel conditions tonight as storms redevelop and move through the corridor until at least 3 a.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service warns of heavy rain, lightning, and localized flooding, with gusty winds possible.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, the initial line of storms will leave the Milwaukee area by 7 p.m., but additional thunderstorms are expected to form southwest of Madison and along I-94 through 8 p.m. A second round of storms is possible late tonight, especially south of I-94, bringing an increased risk for flash flooding in low-lying areas.
Motorists should slow down in heavy rain, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and prepare for reduced visibility from lightning and downpours. Winds could gust up to 40 mph, with isolated stronger bursts topping 60 mph. The greatest impacts are expected near construction zones and urban stretches of the interstate…