Barber School Weather Advisories
FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. WHERE
Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, in south central Wisconsin, Dane, Green, Iowa, Lafayette and Rock. In southeast Wisconsin, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha. WHEN
Through Sunday morning. IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Newest guidance is suggestive of moderate to heavy rain with potential for storms later tonight into Sunday morning. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin, south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.
DAY ONE
Today and Tonight Moderate to heavy rain and a few storms should linger into this morning, with a break possible later in the morning. Additional rain and some storms are expected around midday into this evening, with the better chances toward the Illinois border area. Widespread rainfall totals in the 2 to 4 inch range are forecast, with locally higher totals in the 5 to 6 inch range possible. The highest totals would generally be south of Highway 18 and Interstate 94. Urban and small stream flooding, ponding of water and minor rises on rivers are all possible. Flash flooding is possible in areas where storms track repeatedly. A Flood Watch remains in effect through early afternoon north of Lone Rock to Madison to Milwaukee, and until early evening south of there. There is a High Swim Risk for all Lake Michigan beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha Counties, for gusty onshore winds and high waves.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN
Sunday through Friday There is a High Swim Risk for all Lake Michigan beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha Counties into early Tuesday evening, for gusty onshore winds and high waves. This may need to be extended into Wednesday evening.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT
Spotter activation will not be needed, but rainfall reports are appreciated.
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