Waukesha County Emergency Management

***Update on the computer outage:

Waukesha County has recovered all of our major systems that were impacted by the global software outage. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we worked through the issue.

911 services have not been impacted and are functioning as normal.

Our neighbors, the Waukesha County Airport/Crites Field, will host a formation flying clinic on Friday and Saturday mid-day with numerous vintage aircraft flying over the area. They will be flying in various tight formations in preparation to go to EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh later this weekend, so we will be treated to a mini air show.

The Russians are coming! Russian vintage aircraft that is, as a Red Star formation flying clinic comes to UES Friday and Saturday mid-day to prepare for AirVenture. Come check them out during Food Truck Friday from 11am-1:30pm and through the day. https://www.flyredstar.org/

The SBA offers federal working capital loans for losses due to drought from July 4, 2023, to July 31, 2024.

Deadline to apply: July 31

Eligible groups include:

🏢 Small businesses
🚜 Agricultural cooperatives
🐟 Aquaculture businesses
🏥 Most private nonprofits

This applies to drought declarations #18014, #18019, #18037, #18058, #18085, #18135, #18166, #18168, and #18231.

Staying late at the County EOC allows us to witness beautiful sunsets. What is the old adage? "Red sky at night, sailor's delight." It has to be a sign of good things to come.

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Canceled. Severe Thunderstorm Watch is still in effect for Waukesha County until 1:00 AM.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Waukesha County including Waukesha WI, Muskego WI and Mukwonago WI until 10:00 PM CDT

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Waukesha County until 1:00am. Ensure you have access to multiple ways to receive weather updates/alerts!

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin until 1 AM CDT

Another round of strong to severe thunderstorms is expected across southern Wisconsin through this evening. Damaging wind is the primary hazard, but hail and localized heavy rainfall are also possible.

Complex of storms southwest of Eau Claire continue to become more organized and will be the focus of strong to severe weather potential into the evening. The main concern looks to be damaging winds, but some large hail will be possible. Estimated timing to reach Sauk, Columbia, and Marquette, and Green Lake counties is between 6-8 pm.

With this forecast of high temperatures, ensure you are best prepared to handle the heat!

✔️ Limit outdoor activities
✔️ Drink plenty of water
✔️ Wear light clothing
✔️ Wear sunscreen
✔️ Work outdoors early or very late to avoid the hottest temps

Understand that high temperatures can cause heat-related illness and injury in a short amount of time.

We hope you safely enjoy your and can do so without putting yourself or others at risk!

✨ Light up your with a spark — safely! Enjoy spectacular public firework displays and let the pros handle the pyrotechnics.

Fireworks can cause fires and injuries — celebrate wisely and protect your loved ones!

See the 2023 report from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission below. 👇

There is significant potential for severe weather in Waukesha County between 2-5 AM. Make sure you have a way to receive weather warnings during the overnight hours. Avoid relying on outdoor sirens, which are only for tornado warnings and may not be heard indoors. Waukesha County provides a free Emergency Telephone Notification (ETN) alert system that you can subscribe to (link in comments).

Insert "Here I Go Again" by Whitesnake. As always, ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts and updates!

Warmer today and nice, but more strong to severe thunderstorms are expected late tonight for much of southern WI. Damaging straight line winds and urban and small stream flooding are the main hazards.

With possible storms forecasted for Waukesha County later today and tomorrow, ensure you can receive weather updates and alerts!

4:05 PM Sunday: We're closely monitoring the southeastern corner of the area for increasing severe potential over the next 45-90 minutes. Showers & storms are approaching from northern Illinois, with additional development possible. Severe weather is possible, with damaging winds and large hail being primary concerns. Be prepared to move to shelter if a warning is issued for your area!

Today is Wisconsin Heat Awareness Day! As the temperatures rise during these summer months, paying close attention to your health and well-being and those around you is crucial. Know the signs of heat-related illnesses and injuries and how to prevent them!

Another round of showers and thunderstorms is expected tonight. Any stronger storms could produce gusty winds and small hail, along with brief heavy downpours. Additional rainfall after last night's rain can exacerbate any ongoing flooding. The cluster of storms should exit east central WI by midnight. Additional showers and weakening storms along a cold front will move across southern WI Wednesday morning, exiting between 7 and 10 AM.

The US National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan Wisconsin issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Delafield WI, Wales WI, and Dousman WI until 5:00 PM CDT.

***This post is now outdated. Please refer to the 5:20 PM update for the latest information***

4:00 PM Monday: Showers & storms are re-developing along/north of a warm front this afternoon. A few strong to severe storms are possible, with large hail, damaging winds, & very heavy rain being the primary concerns. Severe potential is greatest along/south of I-94 & US-18 over the next 45-90 mins. While a secondary threat, an isolated tornado can't be completely ruled out. Have ways to receive warnings through this evening, and never drive through flooded roadways!

Sharing for our friends in Hartland.

We will be conducting increased training flights to include evening flight training Thursday and Friday, May 30 and 31. Area residents may see and/or hear F-35 aircraft flight activity between approximately 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Flights will include a low-level flyover of Nixon Park in Hartland, Wisconsin Thursday May 30 as part of the opening ceremony for The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica exhibit. Residents of Hartland and surrounding communities can expect to see and/or hear the four-ship formation of F-35 aircraft passing overhead between 9:00 and 9:30 a.m

Let us honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom this Memorial Day. As we remember their courage and dedication, we also thank those who continue to serve and protect our nation. Stay safe and enjoy the day responsibly.

After a brief lull in activity, strong thunderstorms are beginning to develop to our west, moving northeastward. Highest chances for severe weather are along and south of the I-94 corridor. A cold front will clear these storms out from west to east late this evening.

Stay today as Waukesha County can expect possible severe weather. Ensure you have the means to receive weather updates and alerts/warnings!

Last night's storm impacts to Waukesha County seem minimal with mostly reports of some downed trees/large branches and power lines. However, the NWS is looking for any reports of damage from last night's storm if you have them!

As we all wake up and start our day, if there are any reports of damage from last night's storms, please let us know.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Wisconsin until 12 AM CDT. There may be a lull in the activity between the current storms moving in now and the line of storms still well to the west.

Plenty of slippery roads across the state as snow continues to fall this evening.🌨️
Remember to:
🚗 Be cautious
🚗 Leave extra space between vehicles
🚗 Give plows space