Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

What's New?

Flood Inundation Maps are now available for 3 locations along the Fox River in southeast Wisconsin in Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha counties. These interactive maps will help convey the impacts of flooding for local officials and property owners. Use it to answer questions like, "If the river reaches 8 feet, how may my property be affected?". This service is also available for 5 locations along the Rock River, including Watertown, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Lake Koshkonong, and Afton.

In addition, river forecasts will now be available when the river is expected to approach or exceed the river bank for the Fox River in Waukesha. This means river flood watches and warnings will also be issued when the river is expected to go above flood stage. This service is already available at downstream locations of the Fox River including Burlington and New Munster.

How Do You Interpret River Forecasts?

Note, below is not a current forecast - example only!