ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible this afternoon

MADISON, Wis. — Tuesday is an Alert Day for the threats of heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms possibly bringing strong winds and an isolated tornado.

High temperatures will again be well above-average in somr areas, mainly south of Madison. It will come with that chance of heavy rain. The amount of rain will depend on where you are in southern Wisconsin, but additional rain could be up to 1 inch.

The heavier rain is expected to arrive this afternoon. Most areas should see the rain clear out by 6 or 7 p.m.

Wind advisories will go into effect this afternoon and tonight for southcentral and southeastern Wisconsin.

After the rain, temperatures will be much cooler for the rest of the week. Highs on Wednesday for Veterans Day will be in the middle 40s. Rain chances could return for the weekend.