Severe weather hits northeast Wisconsin
Much of northeast Wisconsin is under severe weather warnings and watches until 10 p.m. Thursday night
www.nbc26.comI don’t have live access to current feeds in this turn, but I can share the latest publicly reported tornado-watch updates for Wisconsin from recent sources.
Direct answer
- There is a tornado watch in effect for parts of southeast Wisconsin or southern Wisconsin as of the latest reporting in mid-April 2026, with watches typically issued by the National Weather Service and lasting into the evening hours in affected counties such as Milwaukee metro areas and surrounding counties. Please check local stations or the National Weather Service for the exact counties under watch and the expiration time.
Recent context and how to verify
- Recent reports show tornado watches being issued for southeastern or southern Wisconsin and Milwaukee-area counties during notable severe weather events, with expiration times commonly set around 10:00 PM local time, though exact counties and end times can vary by event. For example, regional outlets and broadcasters have covered watches and warnings across southeast Wisconsin during April and July 2025–2026 events. To confirm the current status, consult:
- National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan or Chicago area NWS pages for current watch/warning polygons and expiration.
- Local TV stations (e.g., WISN 12, Fox 6, TMJ4) live weather updates.
- Weather apps or the NWS NWWS feeds for real-time alerts.
What you can do right now
- If you’re in or near southeastern Wisconsin, take shelter if a tornado warning is issued, and stay weather-aware even if only a watch is in effect.
- Have a plan: know your safest room, mobile devices charged, and emergency kit ready.
- Sign up for local alerting (SMS or app push alerts) from the NWS or your local county.
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