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Southeast Wisconsin Weather: Temps in the 80s for a humid Friday, chance of thunderstorms

Along with warmer temperatures and higher humidity, we remain unsettled into the weekend. However, any storms will be few and far between with plenty of dry weather in between.
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A Tornado Warning for Southwestern Walworth County and Southeastern Rock County has since expired.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the warning until 7:15 p.m. Thursday.

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East of Janesville shortly before 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023.

Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud north of Sharon. NWS says impacted locations may include Walworth, Sharon, Darien, and Allens Grove.

WATCH: Viewer Jennifer Jende sent this video of a funnel cloud in Emerald Grove, near Janesville.

Funnel cloud spotted outside of Janesville

At 6:17 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Clinton moving southeast at 25 mph.

At 6:43 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Darien moving southeast of 20 mph.

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Milton, Wisconsin on July 13, 2023

According to the Village of Clinton Fire Department, there have been no reports of touchdowns or major damages. However, funnel clouds starting to form and come down have been spotted.

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A viewer sent this photo from the Boar's Nest bar in Allens Grove. An employee said they can see funnel clouds and had intense rain that suddenly stopped. As of 6:55 p.m. Thursday, a tornado has not touched down.

NWS says, "Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely."

Further information from NWS can be found here.

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Sharon, Wisconsin on July 13, 2023

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We're watching a few storms that have developed in western Wisconsin and tracking in our direction. These scattered storms may hold together and affect us between 5 and 7 p.m. this evening. There is very little severe threat, but we will watch closely. More scattered storms are possible very late tonight and on and off through tomorrow.

Along with warmer temperatures and higher humidity, we remain unsettled into the weekend. However, any storms will be few and far between with plenty of dry weather in between.

TONIGHT:    Ch. T-Storms Late
Low: 66          
Wind: S 5-10 mph

FRIDAY:     
Partly Cloudy, Warm, Humid. Slight Ch. T-Storms
High: 87
Wind: SW 5-10 mph

SATURDAY:   
Partly Cloudy. Possible Return of Smoke. Slight Ch. T-Storms
High: 86

SUNDAY:     
Partly Cloudy and Hazy/Smoky. Slight Ch. T-Storms
High: 81

MONDAY:     
Partly Cloudy and Possibly Smoky/Hazy
High: 77


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