Green Bay, WI – Central Wisconsin is under a weather warning as heavy rainfall and severe storms are forecasted to impact the region through Saturday evening. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch until 7 PM Saturday, predicting rainfall totals of up to 5 inches in some areas.
According to the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of thunderstorms will bring torrential rain to central and east-central Wisconsin, with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible. These conditions may lead to flash flooding and river flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and continue into the evening. The primary threats include damaging winds, small hail, and heavy downpours. On Friday, the risk level for severe weather is moderate, with the situation anticipated to escalate on Saturday as storms intensify. A cold front moving through the area is expected to trigger the most severe weather, including the potential for isolated tornadoes.
