Severe weather alert for Saturday: Expect strong storms with potential for severity
Heat and Thunderstorms Expected in Wisconsin this Weekend
Wisconsin residents can expect a continuation of the hot and humid weather this weekend, with the arrival of a cold front potentially providing a temporary respite from the extreme heat.
On Saturday, a cold front is approaching Wisconsin from the northwest, moving thunderstorms toward the state during the day. The front is expected to stall out to the south of Wisconsin, bringing showers and thunderstorms to the region.
Despite the approaching front, muggy conditions are expected to persist overnight, with low temperatures remaining in the middle and upper 70s. The high temperature on Saturday is forecasted to reach 90 degrees, with heat index temperatures expected to reach around 100 degrees.
However, the current weather forecasts do not indicate a significant or high-confidence risk of severe storms with damaging wind, large hail, or heavy rainfall in Wisconsin on Saturday. The Storm Prediction Center's medium range outlook for this date shows that the predictability of severe weather is too low to specify any severe risk areas, and no specific severe storm warnings are currently issued for Wisconsin on that day.
The weather pattern after the cold front will likely remain unsettled, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. The thunderstorms predicted for Saturday could persist into the day on Sunday, potentially continuing the severe weather threat.
To prepare for the approaching thunderstorms, the National Weather Service has declared a First Alert Weather Day on Saturday due to the heat, humidity, and severe thunderstorm threat. Residents are advised to stay informed and be prepared for potential severe weather conditions.
After the cold front passes, high temperatures in Wisconsin will drop off, with forecasts indicating returns to the lower to middle 80s for the first part of next week. While the severe weather outlook for Wisconsin on Saturday shows low or too uncertain potential for severe storms, it is important to monitor updated forecasts closer to the date for any changes, as longer-range forecasts for convective outbreaks often have low reliability.
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On Saturday, the cold front approaching Wisconsin might bring showers and thunderstorms, affecting the weather-forecasting for the day. Regardless, the heat and thunderstorms are expected to continue causing challenging conditions for Wisconsin residents.
