US EditionTornado Emergency Unfolding In Southern Wisconsin
WISCONSIN, JUL 16 – At least five tornadoes confirmed with damaging winds over 60 mph and heavy rain causing flooding threats, prompting widespread warnings and emergency responses, National Weather Service said.
- Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Iron, Ashland and Price counties until 8:30 p.m.
- A compact area of low pressure prompted scattered rotating thunderstorms, which helped develop severe storms across southern Wisconsin Wednesday afternoon.
- Amid severe weather threats, the National Weather Service warned `isolated tornadoes are occurring` and `damaging downburst winds` are likely, urging residents to take cover immediately.
- Tree damage and 52 mph gusts were reported just west of Ashland and impact residents by causing debris and power outage threats.
- The National Weather Service in Duluth reported a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Butternut at 7:39 p.m., tracking east at 50 mph, with tornado warnings remaining in effect until 8:30 p.m.
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Multiple tornadoes touch down in Wisconsin Wednesday
Central and southern Wisconsin felt the brunt of Wednesday's severe threat. A compact area of low pressure (M.C.V) aided in the development of scattered low-topped rotating thunderstorms during the early portions of the afternoon. These went on to produce multiple tornadoes, 5 of which have been confirmed as of this morning. Our very own meteorologist Owen Szarley witnessed this tornado at close-range near Sauk City. He came across minor damage …
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