Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Kenosha and Racine Counties, Wisconsin

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Wisconsin

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 15, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Kenosha and Racine counties in southeastern Wisconsin until 9:30 PM CDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Wisconsin
Issued
April 15, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Southeastern Wisconsin

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. This alert is effective from 8:30 PM CDT on April 14, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning affects Kenosha County and Racine County in southeastern Wisconsin, including locations such as Kenosha, Racine, Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, Union Grove, Paddock Lake, Camp Lake, Wind Lake, Winthrop Harbor, Twin Lakes, Rochester, Raymond, Wheatland, Yorkville, Genoa City, Silver Lake, Wind Point, Powers Lake, and Browns Lake.

What You Should Do

Remain alert for a possible tornado. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail (0.75 inches). These conditions may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The warning is effective from 8:30 PM CDT on April 14, 2026, and expires at 9:30 PM CDT on the same day.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Kenosha and Racine counties in southeastern Wisconsin until 9:30 PM CDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and penny-sized hail.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southeastern Wisconsin. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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