Warm Weather Brings Storm Chances to Wisconsin

Severe thunderstorms possible on Monday and Tuesday as temperatures climb into the 70s

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:04pm

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, blue, and white, depicting a dramatic, stormy sky with heavy clouds obscuring the horizon, conveying the overwhelming scale and power of an impending weather event.As a warm front brings the potential for severe thunderstorms, the Midwest braces for the raw, elemental power of nature to take center stage.Kenosha Today

Temperatures in southeastern Wisconsin will reach the 70s through Friday, but the warm weather will also bring the potential for severe thunderstorms, including the possibility of strong winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes, especially on Monday and Tuesday. While Sunday is expected to be mostly dry, rain and thunderstorms are likely to move in later in the evening and continue into the overnight hours.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a threat to public safety, causing property damage and disrupting daily life. Residents in the affected areas should stay vigilant and prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions over the next few days.

The details

According to the Weather Watch 12 forecast, a combination of warm temperatures, moisture, and atmospheric instability will create the ingredients for severe thunderstorms on Monday and Tuesday. While Monday's severe weather threat is considered 'conditional', meaning the storms may or may not materialize, Tuesday is expected to have a higher likelihood of strong to severe storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and even isolated tornadoes.

  • On Sunday, an isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible in the afternoon, with more widespread rain and thunderstorms expected to move in during the evening and continue overnight.
  • On Monday, there is a Level 2 risk of severe weather for much of the area, with a Level 1 risk in extreme portions of Kenosha County.
  • On Tuesday, the severe weather threat remains, with a similar Level 2 risk for a large majority of the region.

The players

Weather Watch 12

The weather forecasting team at WISN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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What they’re saying

“We can't just have nice things around here. We have to talk about the negative in our forecast. That's the threat for some stronger thunderstorms.”

— Weather Watch 12 Meteorologist

What’s next

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The takeaway

This forecast highlights the unpredictable nature of spring weather in the Midwest, where warm temperatures can quickly give way to the potential for severe storms. Residents should stay informed, have a plan in place, and be prepared to take shelter if necessary.