Severe Storms Threaten Southern Wisconsin

Multiple rounds of strong thunderstorms expected through midweek

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:37am

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A vast, majestic landscape painting in muted tones of gray, blue, and white, depicting a dramatic, stormy sky with billowing clouds and a faint silhouette of a distant city or town, conveying the overwhelming power and scale of the natural world.As a potent weather system moves through southern Wisconsin, the region braces for the potential of severe storms and flooding.Today in Milwaukee

An active and potentially impactful weather pattern remains locked in across southern Wisconsin, with multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms expected through midweek. The primary concern is a continued threat for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall, especially as storms redevelop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Why it matters

Severe weather can pose a significant threat to public safety, infrastructure, and property in the region. The stalled frontal boundary increases the risk of trailing storms and localized flooding concerns, making it crucial for residents to stay informed and prepared.

The details

A stalled frontal boundary will act as a repeated focus for storm development, increasing the risk of trailing storms and localized flooding concerns. The FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service are closely monitoring the situation and providing regular updates to help residents stay informed and safe.

  • Storms are expected to redevelop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

The players

FOX6 Weather Experts

The team of meteorologists and weather forecasters at FOX6 News who are closely monitoring the severe weather situation and providing updates to the public.

National Weather Service

The federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and issuing severe weather warnings, working in collaboration with the FOX6 Weather Experts to provide the latest information.

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What they’re saying

“The primary concern is a continued threat for damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall, especially as storms redevelop Tuesday afternoon and evening.”

— FOX6 Weather Experts

What’s next

The FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on the timing and severity of the storms as they develop.

The takeaway

Residents in southern Wisconsin should stay vigilant and prepared for the potential of severe weather, including the risk of damaging winds, isolated tornadoes, and localized flooding. Following the guidance of local weather experts and authorities is crucial to ensuring public safety during this active weather pattern.