Intense downpours of rainfall
Madison Prepares for Weekend of Potential Severe Weather
As the weekend approaches, residents of Madison, Wisconsin, are urged to stay vigilant as a slow-moving front and deep tropical-like moisture could lead to a series of storms with heavy rain and potential for flooding.
According to the latest forecasts, Saturday and Sunday are designated as First Alert Days, signifying a heightened risk of severe weather. Some storms on Saturday afternoon could feature gusty, damaging winds and heavy rain, with reports of winds up to 50 mph and heavy downpours. The threat of flooding persists through Sunday.
A Flood Watch is currently in effect for much of southwest and south-central Wisconsin, with rainfall totals of 3 to 5 inches possible and a few locations seeing higher amounts. This could lead to flooding in areas with poor drainage or near smaller streams.
On Sunday, showers and storms could occur at any time, with lightning as a concern. Although the severe weather risk on Sunday will be lower than on Saturday, storms may still drop a lot of rain in a short amount of time. Highs on Sunday are expected to be in the low 80s due to more clouds.
By Monday afternoon, the slow-moving front is expected to drift east, marking the start of a break in the unsettled weather. Drier air is expected to return by Tuesday, with the weather looking quieter overall. An interactive radar is available for monitoring the weather.
Given the lack of up-to-date forecasting information in general search results, it is recommended to check authoritative sources like the National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan office or local Madison weather providers for the latest weekend forecast. These sources will provide the most reliable information on the potential for severe weather, heavy rain, and flood risk relevant to Madison for the weekend.
Please stay safe and be prepared for potential weather-related disruptions. Check your local news and weather sources frequently for updates.
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Weather forecasting indicates a heightened risk of severe weather from Saturday to Sunday in Madison, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and flooding potential. Residents are advised to monitor authoritative sources like the National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan office or local Madison weather providers for the latest weekend forecast to stay informed about severe weather, heavy rain, and flood risk.
