Another Round of Severe Storms Possible in Wisconsin on Wednesday

Flooding concerns also evolving as complex weather pattern continues across southern Wisconsin.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:10am

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A sweeping, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of gray, blue, and green, depicting a vast, stormy sky looming over a rural countryside. The natural elements dominate the scene, with the physical landscape appearing small and insignificant in comparison to the overwhelming power of the weather.As a complex weather pattern continues to threaten southern Wisconsin, the region braces for another round of potentially severe storms and flooding concerns.Today in Milwaukee

The National Weather Service has issued a warning for another round of strong to severe thunderstorms possible in southern Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon and evening. The severe threat will depend on the position of a stalled boundary, which will dictate where instability and shear overlap. Regardless of storm severity, periods of heavy rainfall and training are expected, elevating the risk for localized flooding.

Why it matters

Severe weather and flooding can pose significant risks to public safety, infrastructure, and property in southern Wisconsin. Residents and businesses need to stay vigilant and prepared as this complex weather pattern continues to unfold through the middle of the week.

The details

According to the FOX6 Weather team, the severe threat on Wednesday will be highly dependent on the position of a stalled boundary, which will dictate where instability and shear overlap. Regardless of storm severity, periods of heavy rainfall and training are expected, elevating the risk for localized flooding. Attention then turns to another potent system late Friday into Saturday, bringing a renewed chance of widespread showers, thunderstorms, and possible severe weather.

  • The severe weather threat is expected on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
  • Another potent system is forecast to arrive late Friday into Saturday, bringing more showers, thunderstorms, and possible severe weather.

The players

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The weather team at FOX6 News, the local Fox affiliate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, providing forecasts and updates on the severe weather situation.

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What’s next

Residents and businesses in southern Wisconsin should continue to monitor the weather forecasts and be prepared to take appropriate actions if severe storms or flooding threaten their area.

The takeaway

The complex and active weather pattern in southern Wisconsin is expected to persist through the middle of the week, with the potential for additional rounds of severe storms and flooding. Residents and businesses need to stay vigilant and prepared to protect themselves and their property.