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TORNADO WATCH 424 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WI . WISCONSIN COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BROWN CALUMET CLARK COLUMBIA CRAWFORD

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The Duluth Seaway Port Authority and its terminal operations on Rice’s Point earned high marks in the recently released Green Marine 2020 environmental performance report, improving from a 3.8 rating in 2019 to a 4.0 score on Green Marine’s five-point scale. The annual report rates port authority participants in seven categories: air emissions, community impacts, dry bulk handling and storage, environmental leadership, spill prevention, underwater noise, and waste management. Read the full story by Lake Superior News.

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A new instance of the invasive plant European frogbit was discovered by the Great Lakes Coastal Wetland Monitoring Program funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Initial monitoring efforts found the plant has spread to numerous marshes and tributaries of the bay of Green Bay, WI that are connected by drainage ditches. Read the full story by Green Bay Press Gazette.

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This year, two pairs of piping plovers have decided to settle around Sandy Pond, which is a sand-filled inlet in Sandy Creek in New York state. As an endangered species their presence has stalled local sand dredging a necessity for boats to go in and out of the inlet, sparking debate as Lake Ontario is seeing low water levels this year. Read the full story by NPR News.

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The Senate has just voted on a landmark bipartisan infrastructure bill, which includes tens of billions of dollars for climate, energy, and environmental programs, including Great Lakes restoration. It also includes infrastructure programs that invest in a national clean energy grid and natural climate solutions providing critical co-benefits like cleaner air and water. Read the full story by Audubon.

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The annual harmful algal bloom has arrived in western Lake Erie. What scientists are seeing so far is consistent with the late June forecast that the bloom will be small this year and categorized as a 3 in severity, on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 the largest. Read the full story by The Courier.

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Weiming Li, a professor with the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife within the Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, studies sea lamprey chemical mating signals called pheromones in an effort to disrupt mating and help manage their populations. Read the full story by Phys.org.

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Ducklings struggling to stay afloat in Lake Ontario’s Toronto harbor now have a safe place to rest with the installation of low, floating plywood docks. PortsToronto installed duckling docks at water level in four shipping areas in June to help waterfowl unable to climb out of the water to rest. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Isle Royale National Park is partnering with the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area to offer free boat washes at marinas and boat launches in several Michigan counties to encourage recreational watercraft users to clean, drain, and dry watercraft to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species, particularly zebra mussels, in Lake Superior waters. Read the full story by The Daily Mining Gazette.

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Industry Woes: Water industry struggles with both competitive hiring and retiring workforce

The national struggle to fill open jobs has added to existing concerns of replacing the large number of soon-to-be retirees for employers in the water industry.

More than 90% of the chambers of commerce across the nation report worker shortages holding back their economies, according to the United States Chamber of Commerce.

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By McKoy Scribner Capital News Service The Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is assessing the state’s water quality, something that’s necessary in a state that’s rich in water resources. The department is conducting its annual surface water sampling to protect human health and aquatic life and to maintain recreational suitability. Water sampling is […]

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The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for... Central Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin... * Until 1115 PM CDT. * At 1005 PM CDT, Trained weather spotters and law enforcement reported flooding from runoff from recent thunderstorms. This is

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...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL BROWN COUNTY... At 909 PM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area along with minor flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen with an additional half inch of rain possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...THE URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR CENTRAL BROWN, WEST CENTRAL KEWAUNEE AND NORTHEASTERN OUTAGAMIE COUNTIES... At 842 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will continue to cause urban and small stream flooding. Around 1 to 2 inches of rain have fallen with up to an

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 420 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN CALUMET MANITOWOC WINNEBAGO IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Brown, southwestern Kewaunee, Calumet, southeastern Outagamie and Manitowoc Counties through 815 PM CDT... At 720 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Kaukauna to near St Anna. Movement was east at 25 mph.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin... * Until 1015 PM CDT. * At 711 PM CDT, Trained weather spotters reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain

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The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for... Central Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin... West Central Kewaunee County in northeastern Wisconsin... Northeastern Outagamie County in northeastern Wisconsin... * Until 1000 PM CDT.

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The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for... Central Brown County in northeastern Wisconsin... West Central Kewaunee County in northeastern Wisconsin... Northeastern Outagamie County in northeastern Wisconsin... * Until 1000 PM CDT.

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...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL BROWN AND NORTHEASTERN OUTAGAMIE COUNTIES... At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Green Bay, moving east at 25 mph. Heavy rainfall and lowered visibility are occurring with these storms. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

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...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL BROWN AND NORTHEASTERN OUTAGAMIE COUNTIES... At 648 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Green Bay, moving east at 25 mph. Heavy rainfall and lowered visibility are occurring with these storms. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 420 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WI . WISCONSIN COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE BROWN CALUMET COLUMBIA DANE DODGE FOND DU LAC

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August 6, 2021

This week: Repairs Require a Change in Flint’s Water Source + August Means Toxic Algal Blooms + Freshwater Future Grant Program Webinar on August 18th + Climate Change in the Great Lakes + Updates on Issues

Repairs Require a Change in Flint’s Water Source

Flint, Michigan’s water source will be changed to its backup source for up to six weeks to repair valves. The Great Lakes Water Authority provides Flint’s water, which is sourced from Lake Huron. The backup source also uses Lake Huron water. Switching water sources in 2014 contributed to the lead contamination in Flint. You can find more information on the repairs and changes on the City of Flint’s website, where you can also connect if you have concerns about any changes in water quality.

August Means Toxic Algal Blooms

This month, at least three of the Great Lakes are facing harmful algal blooms, including Lake Ontario, Lake Superior, and Lake Erie. On Lake Ontario, city officials in Hamilton Harbor are advising the public not to go in the water and have closed a local beach due to toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria. In Lake Superior, specifically along the southern shore, researchers have been trying to identify why the area is facing harmful blooms. As surrounding agricultural fields usually play a large role in algal blooms, scientists have been surprised that Lake Superior has been affected by the blooms. As for Lake Erie, scientists in Toledo are now studying the role that algal blooms will have on ecosystems and the food chain, finding that some species might now be reserving energy from things like reproduction in order to combat the stress of algal blooms, which could impact future population growth in these species. 

Freshwater Future Grant Program Webinar on August 18th–Mark Your Calendar

Please join Freshwater Future for an informative Q&A online session to learn more about our Grants Program, Wednesday, August 18, 2021 – noon (EST). This informal webinar will provide a brief overview of our grants programs and how to apply. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. To register online, please click HERE. To register by email or phone, please contact laurie@freshwaterfuture.org (231)348-8200. Check-out Freshwater Future’s 2021 Grant Opportunities guidelines to see if your organization is eligible. 

Climate Change and the Great Lakes

While areas in the Great Lakes such as Detroit and Ohio have been experiencing extreme rain events, the Great Lakes as a whole are also likely to see more intense storms, warmer water, and greater water level fluctuations. Water level fluctuations in the Great Lakes typically happen in a cyclical pattern that spans multiple decades. Due to the complexity of climate change coinciding with these fluctuations, the International Joint Commission (IJC) has been pushing for a binational approach between governments to better collaboration and create new strategies focused on accountability, coordination, and implementation considerations. Part of their climate change adaptation plan will also involve regulating the outflows from Lake Superior and Lake Ontario. The IJC has also created a Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River Adaptive Management (GLAM) Committee, which will examine how water fluctuations intersect with socio-economic conditions in the area.

Updates on Issues: 

Asphalt Plant Near Flint, Michigan

Last week we shared that an asphalt plant was proposed near Flint and that due to its proximity it may increase exposure of Flint residents to environmental pollutants from the facility. Freshwater Future has prepared a summary with talking points you can use to submit comments to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. The deadline to submit is August 16, 2021.  

Thank you to the Great Lakes Environmental Law Center for sharing their expertise, research, and recommendations to make impactful comments regarding this permit.

Drinking Water Contamination from PFAS in Pellston, Michigan 

Recent drinking water well samples from Pellston, MI exceeded clean-up and drinking water standards for PFAS, with the highest result finding 410 parts per trillion PFOS (drinking water standard is 6 ppt).

A virtual community meeting about the PFAS contamination in Pellston will be held August 11, at 6:00 pm.  You can register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i3v6fslyTnONKRy1mfVlCw

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Chicago, IL (August 10, 2021) – Earlier today, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, which included commitments to water infrastructure and the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. In response, Alliance for the Great Lakes Director of Federal Relations Donald Jodrey released the following statement:

“Our work at the Alliance is focused on protecting and restoring the Great Lakes, which supply drinking water to millions of Americans and make up 20% of the world’s fresh water.

We are encouraged to see major water infrastructure commitments passed by the Senate today as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. These commitments include $48 billion for water infrastructure improvements nationwide and $1 billion for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. This funding would provide an important boost to projects across the Great Lakes region and a down payment to begin addressing water infrastructure failures across the country.

We’re specifically excited to see a commitment to address Areas of Concerns (AOCs). These toxic hot spots around the Great Lakes region are a direct result of pollution by heavy industry. Cleaning up these areas is resource-intensive but deeply important to preserving the environment, protecting human health and creating jobs — benefits members from both sides of the aisle can get behind.

Although today represents an important step forward, we cannot stop here. Due to decades of neglect, our current water infrastructure is nearing the end of its useful life. The U.S. EPA has estimated that $188 billion over the next 20 years will be needed in improvements, upgrades, and repairs to these systems in the Great Lakes states alone. Much more needs to be done to ensure that everyone in the Great Lakes region has access to safe, clean and affordable water. We look forward to continuing to work with the Biden administration and members of Congress as they build toward a water infrastructure investment that will restore and protect our precious natural resources for future generations.”

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...FOGGY CONDITIONS IMPROVING ACROSS CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST WISCONSIN... Patchy dense fog is expected to mix out across the region by 9 am. Until then, morning commuters should be alert for rapidly changing visibility, and locally poor visibility of 1/4 mile or less. Motorists should exercise caution during the morning commute, as

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Duckling Docks: Toronto installs floating docks to save drowning birds

Ducklings struggling to stay afloat in Lake Ontario’s Toronto harbor now have a safe place to rest with the installation of low, floating plywood docks.

PortsToronto installed duckling docks at water level in four shipping areas in June after reports of drowned waterfowl unable to climb out of the water to rest.

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...PATCHY DENSE FOG EXPECTED THIS MORNING ACROSS CENTRAL AND EAST-CENTRAL WISCONSIN... Look for patchy dense fog across central, east-central, and the lakeshore counties during the morning hours. The fog will reduce visibilities below 1 mile across most locations, with some areas falling to around one quarter of a mile at times. The dense fog is

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Senate Passes Infrastructure Bill with $1B for Great Lakes Restoration
Coalition: Bill a Big Step Forward in Addressing Infrastructure Crisis

Ann Arbor, Mich. (August 10, 2021)—In a 69-30 vote, the U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan infrastructure package that boosts federal investment in core Great Lakes and clean water programs, including $1 billion in additional funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The water infrastructure investments in the bill, according to the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition, represent a big step forward to address serious threats to people’s drinking water and public health.

“This funding will be a shot in the arm to make our Great Lakes and our communities healthier,” said Laura Rubin, director of the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition. “Federal investments to restore the lakes have been producing results, yet serious threats remain. Poisoned drinking water, closed beaches, contaminated fish, and unaffordable water bills continue to impact people in cities and towns across the region and underscore the need to address these urgent problems now, before they get worse and more costly to solve. We look forward to working with Congress and the Biden Administration to get this and other bills across the finish line so that we can meet this moment in history and ensure that every person has access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water.”

The Senate’s bipartisan infrastructure agreement, H.R. 3684 – the “Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act” – is a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that includes $55 billion in new federal spending for water infrastructure programs.

The bill includes supplemental funding to restore the Great Lakes and to begin to address our nation’s water infrastructure crisis. Over five years, the bill appropriates:

  • $1 billion for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative;
  • $19.9 billion for sewage treatment infrastructure through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund;
  • $17.3 billion for drinking water infrastructure under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund;
  • $15 billion for lead service line replacement;
  • $10 billion to address emerging contaminants across key water infrastructure programs; and
  • $1.9 billion for Army Corps aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.

The bill also reauthorizes and expands key water infrastructure programs for five years, including:

  • EPA’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, authorizing $14.65 billion for each program;
  • EPA’s Sec. 221 Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants, authorizing $1.4 billion;
  • EPA’s Small and Disadvantaged Communities program, authorizing $510 million; and
  • EPA’s Reducing Lead in Drinking Water and Lead Testing in Schools grant programs, authorizing $700 million across both programs.

The bill will now moves to the U.S. House for further consideration.

In the Great Lakes states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin $188 billion dollars is needed for water infrastructure repairs and upgrades over 20 years.

Since 2004, the Healing Our Waters-Great Lakes Coalition has been harnessing the collective power of more than 170 groups representing millions of people, whose common goal is to restore and protect the Great Lakes. Learn more at HealthyLakes.org or follow us on Twitter @HealthyLakes.

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On August 6, 2021, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (D- Detroit) introduced the House version of Maintaining Access to Essential Services, which would eliminate water, electric, and internet household debt. The bill, if enacted into law, would provide $13.5 billion for private and public water utilities in the form of low-interest loans that can become grant dollars if the utilities forgive residential water debt. The bill further suspends charging late or restoration of water service fees, prohibits reporting residents with utility debt to credit bureaus or placing liens on their homes, shutting off water to residents due to non-payment, and requires utilities to restore residential services.

Millions of people across the country currently do not have access to tap water or are facing their water being shut-off due to the billions of dollars of utility debt that has grown exponentially during the pandemic. As the Delta COVID variant cases ramp up, it is imperative to pass legislation that secures utility debt relief so everyone has the ability to wash their hands and masks.

Unfortunately, the over $1 trillion Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill moving through the Senate does not include a prohibition on utility shut-offs or utility debt relief. Access to clean, safe, and affordable water is a basic human right and need. Congress has a role in ensuring all Americans have access to this life giving resource. Call your Congressional members today and urge them to pass the Maintaining Access to Essential Services Act.

 

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No swimming signs were up at Edgewater Beach in Cleveland, Ohio, after the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District posted a public advisory due to approximately 285,000 gallons of combined sewage that flowed into Lake Erie over the weekend. Read the full story by WJW-TV – Cleveland, OH.

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Freshwater turtles have become less abundant in coastal areas of Greater Toronto that have significantly decreased wetlands.

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 416 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN WISCONSIN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL WISCONSIN CALUMET MANITOWOC WINNEBAGO IN NORTHEAST WISCONSIN

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1261B20BA5EC.SevereThunderstormWatch.1261B2177750WI.GRBWCNGRB.d5073b52a624e8314c89462c5a0da79e

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...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southern Brown, Calumet and Manitowoc Counties through 630 PM CDT... At 541 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Sheboygan Falls to near St Anna to near Southern Lake Winnebago. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1261B20B7964.SpecialWeatherStatement.1261B20B9C28WI.GRBSPSGRB.500914288c5c7e8b57bd8c278957f1f8

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...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY... The Flash Flood Watch continues for * Portions of central, east central, and northeast Wisconsin, including the following areas, in central Wisconsin, Marathon, Portage, Waushara and Wood. In east central Wisconsin, Calumet, Manitowoc and Winnebago. In northeast Wisconsin, Brown, Kewaunee,

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1261B20B25CC.FlashFloodWatch.1261B2183AA0WI.GRBFFAGRB.a5ec530c51c5920fcd538ba577055332

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 416 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WI . WISCONSIN COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BROWN CALUMET CLARK COLUMBIA DODGE

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1261B20AE364.SevereThunderstormWatch.1261B2177750WI.WNSWOU6.4cf03c1c0b38e4a2e337669f39312fa4

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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 416 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WI . WISCONSIN COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE ADAMS BROWN CALUMET CLARK COLUMBIA DODGE

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1261B20AE364.SevereThunderstormWatch.1261B2177750WI.WNSWOU6.b39f26faafa7ef8202b384e4c42535ed

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