Part 5 “Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Waukesha County Until Monday Afternoon”

 Part 1: Warning

• The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Waukesha County .

• Time: Monday, Aug 18 → Effective until 1:45 pm .

 Part 2: Storm conditions

• The storm was detected at 1:02 pm 6 miles west of Dousman .

• Wind speed: East 35 mph .

• Possible harm:

  • Strong winds up to 60 mph

  • Damage to roof, siding and trees

 Part 3: Areas that may be affected

• Waukesha

• New Berlin

• Brookfield

• Muskego

• Pewaukee

• Hartland

• Hello

• Delafield

• Elm Grove

• Wales

• Wind Lake

• Oconomowoc

• Vernon

• Ottawa

• Slowly

• North Prairie

• Butler

• Big Bend

• Waterford North

• Eagle

 Part 4: What does Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean?

• This means that the area is currently or will soon be hit by such a storm →

  • Wind speed 58 mph or greater

  • Or hail that is at least 1 inch in diameter

 Part 5: Tips for staying safe

• Stay away from windows when you go to a shelter .

• Avoid electrical appliances and plumbing.

• Keep a battery-powered weather radio nearby.

• Bring pets home.

• If you have time, tie up loose objects outside or bring them inside , as they can be blown away by the wind and cause danger.

• Postpone outdoor work until the storm passes.