Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southwestern Rock County, WI
The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Rock County until 8:15 PM CDT, citing potential for half dollar size hail.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southwestern Rock County in south central Wisconsin. The alert was issued at 7:34 PM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers southwestern Rock County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Janesville
- Beloit
- South Beloit
- Newark
- Hanover
- Afton
- Avon
What You Should Do
Residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately for protection. Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
Expected Conditions
At 7:33 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Durand, or approximately 8 miles south of Brodhead, moving northeast at 30 mph.
- Hazards: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Significant damage to vehicles is anticipated.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately as of 7:34 PM CDT and is currently set to expire at 8:15 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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