EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – We had a few pop-up storms out ahead of the main line moving over Minnesota this evening. This did prompt a severe thunderstorm warning for Clark County. We haven’t seen much development out ahead of the main line however besides that, which is a good thing. These individual cells would have better chances of producing stronger tornadoes.

Our second round of severe weather is slowly organizing into a line, and guidance continues this trend. These will quickly slide eastward and into Wisconsin, likely after 5, with the potential for strong, damaging winds, hail, and spin up 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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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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