ALERT DAY: Strong to severe thunderstorms still possible Friday afternoon, evening

MADISON, Wis. —  Scattered strong-to-severe thunderstorms will be possible across southern Wisconsin on Friday afternoon and evening.

Some of these storms may produce large hail and damaging wind gusts. A few tornadoes will be possible as well, with any storms that remain isolated.

There are still a few uncertainties into how this will all play out. One of them is regarding the clouds and rain parts of the area saw during the morning hours. If enough destabilization occurs, scattered thunderstorms will likely develop after 3 PM.

Large hail and tornadoes will be possible initially, but as the storms merge into a line, damaging wind gusts will be the primary threat. In addition to the severe threat, heavy rainfall will also be possible, which could lead to localized flash flooding.

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