Storms move through southern Wisconsin Sunday afternoon before more rain later in the week

Widespread rain showers, and possibly some stronger storms, will move through southern Wisconsin Sunday afternoon before more chances for precipitation later in the week.

The line of storms is expected to reach the Madison area between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and move into Milwaukee between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

The storms should wrap up by 4 p.m., though scattered rain could develop and continue into the evening hours, National Weather Service meteorologist Kevin Wagner said.

“We have a cold front that’s pushing through across Wisconsin,” Wagner said. “We’re getting these showers right along that boundary.”

A few spots could see stronger storms, with the main concerns being lightning, gusty winds and hail up to a half inch in diameter.

More rain coming in second half of the week, plus 80-degree day

The rest of the week has several chances for rain and thunderstorms, including another round of showers Monday afternoon in the Milwaukee area.

“Overall, (we’re) not expecting too much in the way of a severe threat,” Wagner said. “Still can’t rule out an isolated stronger storm or two.”

Tuesday and Wednesday should stay dry and sunny, with a high reaching 84 degrees on Wednesday — by far the warmest day of the week and about 8 degrees above the normal high for June 11.

Possible showers and thunderstorms return Wednesday night and continue through Saturday, with about a 50% chance of precipitation each day. It’s a too far out to tell if there’s any severe potential, Wagner said.

“We’re kind of in our typical summertime pattern,” Wagner said.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sunday storms in Wisconsin could be strong, more rain coming this week