Wisconsin Storms Hit Hard in One Day | Milwaukee News

Severe storms slammed southeastern Wisconsin on Tuesday, August 18th, dousing Milwaukee with .46 inches of rain in just 15 minutes — not steady drizzle, but a wild, intense downpour. Winds hit 46 mph, toppling trees, damaging property, and knocking out power for tens of thousands. While Milwaukee got the lightest hit, Juneau, Fond du Lac, and Port Washington each soaked in over a foot of rain. Clear skies and 70s are forecast for Wednesday, but don’t pack away your umbrella — thunderstorms could return Friday, August 21st, after 10 AM. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5d7952b2325a3b9