Ozaukee County, WI

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In effect from Monday 07/27 10:57 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 12:15 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

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The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Ozaukee County in southeastern Wisconsin... Washington County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southeastern Dodge County in southeastern Wisconsin...

* Until 1215 PM CDT.

* At 1056 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Kewaskum to near Germantown, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... West Bend, Watertown, Mequon, Hartford, Grafton, Cedarburg, Port Washington, Jackson, Slinger, Saukville, Kewaskum, Thiensville, Germantown, Belgium, Fredonia, Newburg, Hustisford, Iron Ridge, Richfield, and Addison.

What to Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.


Areas Impacted

  • Dodge, WI
  • Ozaukee, WI
  • Washington, WI

In effect from Monday 07/27 10:00 AM CDT – Monday 07/27 9:00 PM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

What

Heat index values up to 100 expected.

Where

Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, and Waukesha Counties.

When

Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

Impacts

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

What to Do

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.


Areas Impacted

  • Fond Du Lac
  • Sheboygan
  • Washington
  • Ozaukee
  • Waukesha
  • Milwaukee
  • Racine
  • Kenosha

Tips to Stay Safe

A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe. 

  • Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls. 
  • Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
  • Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
  • Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside. 
  • Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone. 

Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.

In effect from Tuesday 07/28 12:00 AM CDT – Wednesday 07/29 10:00 AM CDT

Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

What

Life threatening waves of 4 to 6 feet and dangerous currents are expected.

Where

Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties.

When

From late Monday night through Wednesday morning.

Impacts

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.

What to Do

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.


Areas Impacted

  • Sheboygan
  • Ozaukee
  • Milwaukee
  • Racine
  • Kenosha

Tips to Stay Safe

Your area may see dangerous swimming conditions. Use caution: 

  • Stay off of rocks and jetties due to dangerous conditions
  • Stay out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions, and stay near occupied lifeguard towers 
  • Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.

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From the Forecaster

Severe Storm Potential Today

Created by the NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WFO

Overnight severe storms have been heavily delayed by dry air and capping. Storms are now projected to move through between 6AM and Noon this morning, with more potential for scattered storms later today.

Graphic shows the Storm Prediction Center Day 1 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook for southern Wisconsin depicting an Enhanced Risk (Level 3/5) across most of the area. Text explains the potential for a morning round between 6am and noon, and then another round after 4pm

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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