Heavy rain and heavy thunderstorms and lightning from Madison to Milwaukee on Monday.
Southeast Wisconsin was shaken by heavy hail, heavy rain, winds of 60 mph, and continuous lightning.
Strong storms swept through our region, disrupting the services of more than 40,000 We Energies customers.
The viewer sent us this video of lightning hitting a pole on Oakdale Drive in Waukesha on Monday. In Waukesha County, a severe storm warning is valid until 16:45. About 4:30 p.m. on Monday, nearly 10,000 We Energies customers in Waukesha had no service. It was 27th and Morgan on Monday in Milwaukee after heavy rains temporarily flooded the roads. Heavy rain forced the driver to cross flooded roads.
The harsh weather on Monday does not stop. The city of Milwaukee on Tuesday and Wednesday published recommendations regarding heat in terms of heat, as the National Weather Service predicts that the heat index will be up to 105.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) also announced on Monday that they will close schools on Tuesday due to forecasting extremely hot weather. The council covers the southeastern Wisconsin area and residents are advised to be careful, among other things, by staying hydrated and visiting cold places. In many cool places in the city, a visit to a nearby swimming pool or water park remains popular with families. Here is a list of swimming pools that residents should consider on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
