National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm watch, warnings in southern Wisconsin

Hannah Kirby and Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A round of thunderstorms was moving its way through southeast Wisconsin Sunday evening.

By 6 p.m., after some severe thunderstorm watches and warnings were issued, the only watches remained were in the eastern counties.

They were: Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Sheboygan.

The severe thunderstorm watch was set to expire by 7 p.m.

The system weakened as it moved into southeast Wisconsin, according to the National Weather Service said.

"The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property," the weather service said in a statement.

As the storms passed through the area, the weather service said Winds over 40 mph and pea-sized hail were possible.

"Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible," the weather service said.

A severe thunderstorm watch means "conditions are favorable" for the development of severe thunderstorms, weather service meteorologist Paul Collar explained. A severe thunderstorm warning means one has been observed by radar or reported by a spotter.

Looking ahead

There's another chance for thunderstorms in far southeast Wisconsin Monday, but it's looking like those will be largely south in Illinois and Indiana, Collar said. Conditions for much of the rest of the week appear "really pleasant."

Wisconsin weather radar

Sophie Carson of the Journal Sentinel contributed to this report.

Contact Hannah Kirby at hannah.kirby@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @HannahHopeKirby.

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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch, warnings in southern Wisconsin