Pouring Rain Drenches Wisconsin as Weather Officials Warn of Severe Storms

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17 June 2024 at 4:33 pm

Parts of Wisconsin were under a severe thunderstorm watch on Monday, June 17, with the National Weather Service warning of gusty winds, hail “up to ping-pong-ball size,” and lightning.

This video was captured by X user @AnonMind1, who said it showed “another gully washer” in Oconto County.

Weather officials said thunderstorms could continue into Monday evening in central and north-central Wisconsin. Credit: @AnonMind1 via Storyful

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