Madison, WI – Strong thunderstorms could impact southwest Wisconsin, including Madison, late Thursday night as remnants of a storm system move in from Iowa.
According to the National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan, severe weather is expected to develop over western Iowa before pushing into Wisconsin Thursday evening and into the overnight hours of April 17. The main threat includes isolated severe storms, with the strongest cells potentially producing damaging wind gusts and hail.
The system is expected to weaken as it travels northeast, but forecasters caution that the possibility remains for one or two strong storms to persist. There is still uncertainty about the storm intensity and timing, with updates expected as the weather pattern evolves.
Residents in cities like Prairie du Chien, Madison, and Janesville should monitor local forecasts and stay alert for potential warnings. NOAA urges residents to secure outdoor objects, prepare for power outages, and avoid travel during peak storm periods Thursday night into early Friday.
This weather pattern is typical during spring transitions in Wisconsin, but the timing of this system makes late-evening preparedness key. Stay tuned to the latest updates from the National Weather Service and local emergency services.
