EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms have been passing through Western Wisconsin today, ahead of an incoming warm front from the south. This will not be the main event however, as we await the arrival of a cold front into this evening. There remains a possibility we see isolated to scattered thunderstorms through the afternoon that would quickly turn severe. If any form, they would likely contain large hail and the potential of tornadoes. This is when the greatest threat for a strong tornado will be possible. Otherwise, storms are forecast to develop in Minnesota and organize into a line. These would quickly slide eastward and into Wisconsin, likely after 5 or 6pm, with the potential for strong, damaging winds, hail, and embedded tornadoes. Because of the higher risk for severe weather, today is a 13 First Alert Weather Day! You’ll need to stay weather aware and have multiple ways to receive alerts.

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The Storm Prediction Center’s latest convective outlook issued this morning now places all of the area in a level 4 of 5 risk. This is primarily due to the risk of strong tornadoes (if they form), while not representing overall coverage of storms.

Issued by the Storm Prediction Center at 11:30am Monday(WEAU)

This unusually high risk for our part of the country is due to a rare combination of atmospheric ingredients that will be in play. They include significant wind shear, abundant low level moisture, instability and lift generated by these incoming fronts. Timing has to come together with these ingredients to result in the expected severe weather, so it is something we will have to monitor through the day on radar. You will be able to get weather information in multiple ways, including our WEAU newscasts, the 13 First Alert weather app, here on the website and on social media. You should already have a plan in place as to where you will go should your location go under a warning. In addition to having multiple ways to receive those vital alerts, also have a solid communication plan with your family.

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