Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Racine, Walworth Counties

Easter weekend weather forecast calls for dry conditions after Saturday morning showers.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:08am

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The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Racine and Walworth counties in southeastern Wisconsin. While the region saw heavy storms on Friday night, the forecast for the Easter weekend is calling for a drier pattern, with only a chance of some early morning showers on Saturday before the weather clears up.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a risk to public safety, especially with the potential for hail, high winds, and flooding. However, the weather service has indicated that the threat level for this weekend's storms is relatively low, providing some relief after the previous night's heavy rainfall.

The details

The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 2:30 AM on Saturday. Meteorologists are predicting a round of evening showers and thunderstorms, but most of the activity is expected to fall apart before reaching the Milwaukee area. The main concerns are the possibility of small hail and localized flooding, as the region is already waterlogged from recent rains.

  • The severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 2:30 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Showers and thunderstorms are likely to move through the region overnight, with the threat diminishing by early Saturday morning.

The players

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for issuing weather warnings and forecasts for the United States.

Racine and Walworth Counties

Two counties in southeastern Wisconsin that are under the severe thunderstorm warning.

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What they’re saying

“Any kind of threat would be hail. That's our only worry. I'm not worried about tornadoes. Anything like that.”

— Mark Baden, Meteorologist

“It's not going to take that much rain. We could get up to an inch of rain and that would cause some issues.”

— Mark Baden, Meteorologist

What’s next

The National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as the storm system moves through the region.

The takeaway

While the threat of severe weather is present, the forecast indicates that the Easter weekend in southeastern Wisconsin should be largely dry and pleasant, providing some relief after the previous night's heavy rainfall.