Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Active in Wisconsin, Michigan, Montana, Colorado, Kansas — July 2 — SevereWX
Severe thunderstorms are active late this evening across parts of the Upper Midwest under an Enhanced risk from the Storm Prediction Center, with Slight risks covering Iowa, Minnesota, and New York. Storms have produced damaging winds, large hail, and at least one tornado warning in Wisconsin, where multiple severe thunderstorm warnings are also in effect. Additional watches cover portions of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Kansas as clusters of storms intensify.
Northeast areas including New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut are seeing severe thunderstorm warnings, while isolated activity affects Kansas, Texas, Michigan, and Montana.
Timeline
7:52 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for north-central Iowa
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT for counties including Calhoun, Cerro Gordo, Crawford, Emmet, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, and Pocahontas in Iowa. Storms in this area may produce damaging winds and large hail over the next few hours.
8:07 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion for north-central New York
The Storm Prediction Center issued a discussion noting ongoing severe potential under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 432 for portions of north-central New York. Activity continues through around 9:30 PM EDT.
8:09 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion for northern Minnesota
SPC assesses severe potential in parts of northern Minnesota but indicates a watch is unlikely. The valid period runs through about 9:45 PM EDT.
8:38 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northwest Iowa
A severe thunderstorm watch covers northwest Iowa counties including Buena Vista, Cherokee, Clay, Dickinson, Ida, Lyon, O'Brien, Osceola, Plymouth, and Sioux until 3:00 AM EDT. Expect possible damaging winds and hail from developing storms.
8:39 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northeast Iowa, northeast Nebraska
Counties in northeast Iowa and northeast Nebraska including Monona, Antelope, Boone, Burt, Butler, Cedar, Colfax, Cuming, Dodge, Knox, and Madison are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3:00 AM EDT. Storms here could bring severe gusts.
8:39 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for central Nebraska
A watch until 3:00 AM EDT includes central Nebraska counties such as Buffalo, Dawson, Furnas, Gosper, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Merrick, and Nance. Severe thunderstorms remain possible.
8:45 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for north-central Nebraska
North-central Nebraska counties including Custer, Garfield, Holt, Loup, and Wheeler are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3:00 AM EDT. Storms may intensify with severe potential.
9:43 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion for western Kansas
SPC issued a discussion for portions of western Kansas under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 433. The discussion is valid through around 12:45 AM EDT as severe storms persist.
11:27 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for south-central Minnesota
A severe thunderstorm watch until 2:00 AM EDT covers south-central Minnesota counties including Blue Earth, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Martin, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan, and Chippewa. Storms capable of severe weather are expected.
11:28 PM EDT — SPC mesoscale discussion for southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, Wisconsin
SPC highlights severe potential in far southeast Minnesota, far northeast Iowa, and western and central Wisconsin under Severe Thunderstorm Watch 434. This covers through about 1:00 AM EDT.
11:36 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota
Northeast Iowa counties including Allamakee, Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell, Winneshiek, and southeast Minnesota counties Dodge, Fillmore, Houston are under a watch until 2:00 AM EDT. Severe storms are likely.
11:36 PM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for southwest Wisconsin
Southwest Wisconsin counties Adams, Crawford, Juneau, and Richland are included in a severe thunderstorm watch until 2:00 AM EDT. Activity here is ramping up.
11:58 PM EDT — Tornado Warning issued for central Wisconsin
A tornado warning is in effect for Adams and Juneau counties in Wisconsin until 12:30 AM EDT. Radar indicates a tornado near this area; take shelter if in path.
12:11 AM EDT — Tornado Warning issued for Adams County, WI
A tornado warning is now in effect until 12:30 AM EDT for Adams County in central Wisconsin — it could be extended or cancelled by the NWS. People in the area should take cover right away in a sturdy building or basement. Stay tuned to local news for updates.
12:11 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marquette County, WI
A severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:00 AM EDT for Marquette County in central Wisconsin. Expect large hail and damaging wind gusts from this storm. Seek shelter indoors away from windows.
12:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alcona & Iosco Counties, MI
A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect until 12:45 AM EDT for Alcona and Iosco Counties in northeast Michigan. These storms could bring strong winds capable of damage and large hail. Move inside if you're outside.
12:15 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Portage, Waushara
A severe thunderstorm warning covers Portage and Waushara counties until 1:00 AM EDT. Expect damaging winds and large hail from these storms. Seek shelter immediately if in the area.
12:21 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Adams County
Severe thunderstorms over Adams County are capable of producing large hail and strong wind gusts until 12:45 AM EDT. The warning could be extended or canceled. Stay indoors and away from windows.
12:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Calumet, Manitowoc, Waushara, Winnebago
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 6:00 AM EDT for Calumet, Manitowoc, Waushara and Winnebago counties. Conditions favor storms with large hail and damaging winds. Prepare to take shelter if storms move in.
12:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan
Boaters beware: a severe thunderstorm watch until 6:00 AM EDT covers waters from Two Rivers to Sheboygan, including 5 nautical miles offshore to mid-Lake Michigan. Severe storms with strong winds and hail are possible. Seek safe harbor.
12:28 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Ozaukee, Sauk, Sheboygan, Washington
Severe thunderstorm watch issued until 6:00 AM EDT for Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Ozaukee, Sauk, Sheboygan and Washington counties. Watch for storms bringing hail and high winds. Have a safety plan ready.
12:28 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Lake Michigan Sheboygan to Port Washington
A severe thunderstorm watch until 6:00 AM EDT affects coastal areas from Sheboygan to Port Washington and Lake Michigan waters nearby to North Point Light. Dangerous storms with hail and winds possible. Mariners should monitor closely.
12:29 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern Montana
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 1:30 AM EDT for Dawson, Garfield, McCone and Prairie counties in Montana. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. Residents should seek shelter if threatened.
12:32 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Waushara County, WI
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 1:00 AM EDT for Waushara County in Wisconsin. Expect possible large hail and strong wind gusts. Stay indoors away from windows.
12:37 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Waushara County, WI
Another severe thunderstorm warning is active until 1:15 AM EDT covering Waushara County, Wisconsin. Storms could bring hail and damaging winds. Monitor local radar for movement.
12:39 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marquette County, WI
A severe thunderstorm warning until 1:00 AM EDT has been issued for Marquette County in Wisconsin. Be prepared for large hail and high winds. Take precautions now.
12:41 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Wisconsin
Severe thunderstorm warning in effect until 1:15 AM EDT for Green Lake and Marquette counties, Wisconsin. These powerful storms may produce damaging winds and hail. Seek safe shelter immediately.
12:42 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern Montana
A severe thunderstorm warning until 1:30 AM EDT covers Garfield, McCone and Valley counties in Montana. Watch for large hail and strong winds. Stay weather-aware overnight.
12:58 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calumet and Winnebago Counties, WI
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin. It remains in effect until 2:00 AM EDT. Expect strong winds capable of damage and large hail. Seek shelter indoors away from windows.
1:13 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Fond du Lac, WI
A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, until 2:00 AM EDT. This storm may produce damaging winds and large hail. People in the area should move indoors away from windows and stay alert for updates.
1:23 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau counties, MI
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Benzie, Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties in northern Michigan until 2:15 AM EDT. These storms can produce damaging wind gusts and large hail. Residents should seek shelter in a sturdy building.
1:27 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Fond du Lac County, WI
Severe thunderstorm warning now active for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin until 2:00 AM EDT. Expect potential for strong winds capable of downing trees and power lines, along with large hail. Take cover if in the area.
1:28 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Calumet, Winnebago counties, WI
A new severe thunderstorm warning covers Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin until 2:00 AM EDT. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats from this storm. Move indoors away from windows immediately.
1:38 AM EDT — SPC Mesoscale Discussion for Northern Lower Michigan
The Storm Prediction Center issued Mesoscale Discussion 1434 for severe weather potential in northern Lower Michigan. A severe thunderstorm watch is possible there. The discussion is valid until 3:45 AM EDT.
1:44 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau Counties
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is now in effect for Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau counties in Michigan. It expires at 2:15 AM EDT. Expect damaging winds and large hail.
1:48 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Kit Carson CO; Sherman/Wallace KS
Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging winds are affecting Kit Carson County in Colorado and Sherman and Wallace Counties in Kansas until 2:15 AM EDT. People in these areas should seek sturdy shelter. Stay tuned for updates.
1:52 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Grand Traverse MI
A severe thunderstorm warning covers Grand Traverse County in Michigan until 2:30 AM EDT. These storms may bring strong winds and hail. Take precautions if outdoors.
1:55 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Weld CO
Severe thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds and large hail are impacting Weld County in Colorado until 2:30 AM EDT. Residents should monitor radar and seek cover. Conditions could change quickly.
1:56 AM EDT — Severe Warning for Benzie/Grand Traverse/Leelanau MI
Severe thunderstorms threaten Benzie, Grand Traverse, and Leelanau Counties in Michigan until 2:15 AM EDT. Expect possible hail and gusty winds. Move indoors away from windows.
2:01 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Grand Traverse, MI
A severe thunderstorm warning is now in effect for Grand Traverse County until 2:30 AM EDT. This storm may produce damaging wind gusts and large hail. Residents in the area should move indoors and stay away from windows.
2:09 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sherman, KS
Severe thunderstorm warning active for Sherman County until 2:45 AM EDT. Expect strong winds capable of damage and large hail from this storm. Take shelter immediately if you're in the path.
2:14 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Weld, CO
A severe thunderstorm warning covers Weld County until 2:30 AM EDT. Damaging winds and large hail are possible with this approaching storm. Seek safe shelter and monitor updates.
2:17 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Antrim County, MI
A severe thunderstorm bringing damaging winds and large hail is impacting Antrim County until 3:00 AM EDT. People in the area should seek sturdy shelter immediately. Stay tuned for updates.
2:25 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Weld County, CO
Strong storms capable of producing large hail and wind damage are moving through Weld County until 3:00 AM EDT. Residents should protect themselves by heading indoors away from windows. Conditions could worsen quickly.
2:29 AM EDT — New Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Weld County, CO
Another severe thunderstorm with potential for hail and gusty winds threatens Weld County until 3:15 AM EDT. Take cover if you're in the path of this storm. Monitor local alerts closely.
2:37 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Antrim County, MI
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Antrim County in northern Michigan until 3:00 AM EDT. Expect damaging wind gusts and large hail with this storm. Residents should seek shelter indoors.
2:39 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Weld County, CO
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Weld County, Colorado, until 3:00 AM EDT. Strong winds that could cause damage and large hail are possible. Stay weather-aware and avoid outdoor activities.
2:40 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Weld County, CO
Another severe thunderstorm warning is now active for Weld County, Colorado, until 3:15 AM EDT. This storm packs potential for damaging winds and large hail. Monitor local radar and take precautions.
2:43 AM EDT — Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Weld County, CO
A severe thunderstorm warning continues for Weld County, Colorado, until 3:15 AM EDT. Be prepared for strong, damaging wind gusts and large hail. Seek safe shelter immediately if in the warned area.
What's Next
Overnight storms continue to pose severe risks in the Rockies and Great Lakes region under ENHANCED threat levels. Additional warnings may issue as activity persists into early morning. Stay tuned for updates from the National Weather Service.
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