A powerful spring storm system is predicted to deliver possible severe thunderstorms and heavy rain to southern Wisconsin, and ice, sleet and snow to central and northern Wisconsin.
Lake Geneva, WI
Right Now
- Humidity: 99%
- Feels Like: 29°
- Heat Index: 37°
- Wind: 12 mph
- Wind Chill: 29°
- UV Index: 1 Low
- Sunrise: 06:34:25 AM
- Sunset: 07:20:49 PM
- Dew Point: 37°
- Visibility: 6 mi
Today
Rain early...then remaining cloudy with thundershowers developing for the afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High near 65F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 100%. Rainfall may reach one inch.
Tonight
Thunderstorms, some strong during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Low 39F. Winds WSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tomorrow
Cloudy skies. High 53F. WNW winds shifting to ENE at 10 to 20 mph.
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- STATE JOURNAL STAFF
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- SABINE MARTIN
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