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Flood Advisory issued for areas of southeast Wisconsin until late Saturday

Posted at 12:01 PM, Feb 23, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-23 13:06:23-05

*** FLOOD ADVISORY ISSUED FOR WALWORTH, WAUKESHA, WASHINGTON, JEFFERSON, DODGE, OZAUKEE, MILWAUKEE, RACINE AND KENOSHA until 11:30 p.m. Saturday***

Temperatures are above freezing in most locations as we’re tracking a wintry mix moving into SE Wisconsin this morning. Between 6am-9am this morning we will start to see a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet & snow move into the area. As temperatures climb into the upper 30s and lower 40s the wintry mix will change over to all rain. Most of the area will receive between 1.00”-1.25”+ of rain through Saturday night. Starting early Sunday morning, rain will transition to snow; about an inch or less of accumulation is expected. Along with the snow expect very gusty winds between 40-50mph. Temperatures will drop from the upper 30s throughout the day on Sunday.

Monday will be much colder with the chance for flurries; expect highs near 15°. On Tuesday we’ll get another good chance for some accumulating snow; highs will range from the mid to upper 20s. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and breezy with a high of 28°.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory due to rain and melting snow combining with poor drainage due to snow and ice. Excessive runoff from rainfall and melting snow in areas of poor drainage will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.