The weather turned severe in southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, prompting multiple alerts before conditions returned to normal in the evening.
According to the Hurricane Prediction Center, the region was placed under increased risk for severe hurricanes, a level issued only a few times each year.
Forecasters warned that the storm’s intensity could depend on how the atmosphere responded to earlier rainfall.
A Tornado Watch was initially issued for several counties and was set to remain in effect until 11:00 p.m.
However, it was canceled shortly after 8:30 p.m., leaving parts of the area, including Kenosha and Racine counties, under watch until after 9:00 p.m.
Several severe thunderstorm warnings were also issued throughout the day, FOX6 Weather reports.
The main threat from the storm system was damaging winds, although forecasters said large hail and tornadoes were also possible.
Heavy rain earlier in the day left the ground under water, raising concerns of flooding in low-lying areas as additional rain fell through Thursday night.
Residents were urged to monitor conditions and check outage updates through local utility services after the storm passed.
