Tornado Warning Issued For Parts Of Southeast Wisconsin: NWS

UPDATE: The tornado warnings issued for southeastern Wisconsin on Wednesday have expired.

WISCONSIN — A tornado warning is in effect for parts of Waukesha County and other parts of southeastern Wisconsin until 12:15 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Authorities say flying debris may be dangerous to people without shelter. Mobile homes may be damaged and destroyed. Roofs, windows and vehicles may be damaged. Tree damage is likely.

Authorities said to take cover now and to move to a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you are outside move to the closest substantial shelter.

Impacted areas include Walworth County, east central Rock County, southwestern Waukesha County and southeastern Jefferson Counties.

The NWS detected a severe thunderstorm capable of a tornado near Whitewater moving 40 mph southeast around 11:46 p.m.

Impacted locations include: Whitewater, Elkhorn, Delavan, Lake Geneva, Mukwonago, East Troy, Palmyra, Como, Pell Lake, Potter Lake, Powers Lake, Burlington, Richmond, Springfield, La Grange, Eagle, Honey Creek, Abells Corners, Tibbets and Millard.

Authorities said anyone attending Wambold Dam Construction should immediately take shelter.