Green Bay, Wisconsin – Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are set to hit Wisconsin starting late tonight and continuing through Saturday evening, with damaging winds, lightning, and heavy rainfall all possible. The first round is expected to move into northern Wisconsin after midnight, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds.
According to the National Weather Service in Green Bay, a weakening complex of storms will cross the northern part of the state late tonight, followed by a stronger round of thunderstorms likely to develop Saturday afternoon and persist into Saturday night. This second wave could bring the most intense storms, particularly across central and eastern Wisconsin, but ongoing morning storms and lingering cloud cover may limit the risk in the afternoon.
Communities from Green Bay and Appleton to Wausau, Oshkosh, and Sheboygan should prepare for possible power outages, hazardous travel, and localized flooding. Emergency management officials urge residents to monitor local forecasts closely, secure outdoor items, and avoid unnecessary travel if storms approach.
The primary threat continues through Saturday night, but additional watches or warnings could be issued as the system evolves. Stay tuned for updates as conditions change.
