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Milwaukee could see up to 4 inches of rain over 48-hour span

Widespread rain, with a few embedded thundershowers, will continue through most of the day today. Rain will be heavy at times, and in total, through Monday, rain amounts of 2-4 inches are likely.

By: Julia Marshall

Posted at 2:43 PM, May 17, 2020

and last updated 2020-05-17 15:56:06-04

MILWAUKEE — Within a 48-hour time period, Milwaukee could see between two and four inches of rain.

Flood Watch In Effect Through Monday

The rain started overnight Saturday into Sunday and hasn't stopped since. In fact, it is expected to continue all day Sunday into Monday and possibly even into Tuesday.

Now, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Milwaukee is saying we've already gotten over an inch of rain.

Here is an estimation of rainfall totals across Southern Wisconsin, as of 1PM this afternoon. #wiwx pic.twitter.com/WvpxqwiW5y
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMKX) May 17, 2020

There are flood watches in effect for areas across the state as the rain continues to pour down. This watch is in effect until 1 a.m. Monday.

All of this rain is coming from an area of low pressure that is pulling moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, according to the NWS.

What is the deal with all this rain in WI? With an area of low pressure spinning over IA today, it is pulling in ample moisture from the Gulf of Mexico, which is supporting periods of moderate to heavy rainfall. Soggy conditions will likely continue into Monday as well. #wiwx pic.twitter.com/79AcdpGGtw
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMKX) May 17, 2020