Green Bay, WI – Central Wisconsin residents should prepare for a weekend of severe weather, with thunderstorms and potential flooding expected from Saturday night through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms will spread across the region starting Saturday night, bringing periods of heavy rainfall through Sunday morning. While the risk for severe weather is low initially, conditions are expected to intensify Sunday afternoon and evening.
The forecast indicates a warm front and upper-level disturbance will arrive on Sunday, increasing the likelihood of severe thunderstorms. These storms could bring large hail, strong wind gusts, and heavy rainfall, creating a significant risk for urban flooding and ponding on area roads. Rising river and stream levels are also a concern.
The National Weather Service advises residents to stay vigilant and have multiple ways to receive weather alerts. The best chance for severe weather will be on Sunday afternoon and evening, with medium confidence in thunderstorm development.
Skies will turn cloudy this afternoon, with rain and thunderstorms expected to overspread the region tonight. The unsettled weather will continue into Sunday morning, with the most intense storms predicted for Sunday afternoon and night.
Residents are urged to monitor local weather updates and take necessary precautions to stay safe during this potentially hazardous weather event.
