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The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for 20 counties in southern Wisconsin, effective from 1 a.m. to Saturday afternoon, September 19. Widespread storms are expected to deliver 1 to 3 inches of rain, with some areas potentially receiving up to 6 inches, posing risks of flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas.
A snowstorm hit southern Wisconsin on the busiest travel day of the year, causing steady, light snowfall throughout the morning. The National Weather Service predicted up to 3 inches of snow in south-central Wisconsin and 1 to 2 inches elsewhere in southern Wisconsin. Live traffic conditions can be monitored through the state road conditions map and updates from 511 Wisconsin or the Wisconsin Department of Transportation on Twitter. The Madison Streets Division deployed 32 trucks to salt and plow the city's main thoroughfares, while non-salt routes are likely to be snow-covered.
Tens of thousands of people in southern Wisconsin were left without power as severe storms, including strong winds, heavy rain, and hail, swept through the state. Alliant Energy reported over 25,000 customers without electricity, with Sauk County and Adams County being the hardest hit. MG&E also reported over 12,000 outages in the Madison area, while We Energies reported over 20,000 customers without power in southeast Wisconsin. Utility companies are working to restore electricity, but no estimated time for restoration has been provided yet.
As the Fourth of July approaches, a running list of firework events across southern Wisconsin has been compiled, including locations such as Baraboo, Beloit, Dodgeville, Edgerton, Janesville, Jefferson, Madison, Mauston, Milton, Monona, Monroe, Monticello, Lone Rock, Platteville, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Wiota, and Wisconsin Dells.
Due to "unhealthy" to "very unhealthy" air quality conditions in southern Wisconsin caused by smoke from Canada, numerous events and activities have been canceled or rescheduled. The cancellations include concerts, sports games, swimming lessons, and outdoor programs. Some locations have closed their pools, while others have moved activities indoors. The air quality advisory is in effect until Thursday at noon.
First Warn weather ALERT DAYS are in effect for southern Wisconsin due to a strong spring storm system bringing severe thunderstorms overnight and into Wednesday morning, with heavy rain, hail, high winds, and a possible isolated tornado. After the cold front passes Wednesday morning, sustained winds of 20 to 35 MPH with gusts up to 45 MPH or stronger are expected.