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"Thank you for stopping by the Weather Watch 12 blog! \u00A0The weather patter will be active over the next 5-7 days with several chances for showers and thunderstorms. \u00A0In today's blog we discuss the timing of storms and when severe weather may enter the forecast.A quick reminder if you are on the go you can stay up-to-date with the Weather Watch 12 forecast by 'liking' our Facebook page. \u00A0Follow me on Twitter for updates throughout the day @jnelsonweatherFather's Day started with a spectacular sunrise on Sunday. \u00A0Alto cumulus clouds provided a 'makerel sky' and beautiful colors to start the day. \u00A0The photo below is from the WISN 12 camera at The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin.The focus for outdoor activities on Father's Day includes the timing of potential showers and thunderstorms. \u00A0Southern Wisconsin is on the edge of a slight risk for severe storms on Sunday. \u00A0The Storm Prediction Center's convective outlook is shown below. \u00A0The yellow area is a slight risk of severe weather which includes southeastern Wisconsin.The main concerns for any storms that may turn severe would be strong winds and hail. \u00A0Please keep in mind the threat for severe weather is low for today and any severe weather should stay isolated. \u00A0A quick reminder that winds of 58mph or greater are considered severe and hail of 1\"(size of a quarter) or greater in diameter.So when does the threat for thunderstorms enter the forecast?Many dry hours will be enjoyed today, so DO NOT CANCEL your outdoor plans, have a plan 'B' ready to go. \u00A0The threat for scattered showers and thunderstorms increase by mid to late afternoon. \u00A0The timing looks to fall between 2-7pm. \u00A0Futurecast below shows scattered activity around 6pm. \u00A0Showers/t-storms should exit over Lake Michigan by 7-8pm.If you are planning a boat ride on Lake Michigan or a beach day you may want to reconsider. \u00A0A Small Craft Advisory is in effect Sunday with gusty south-southeast winds, wave heights will build to 4 to 6 feet! \u00A0Water temperatures are still very cold.Looking ahead...the work week starts dry on Monday, but that's about it for dry weather. \u00A0A chance of showers and thunderstorms is currently in the forecast from Tuesday-Saturday. \u00A0The reason early in the week will be a low pressure system to the west of Wisconsin, and a nearly stationary front draped across the state.When the front is to our north, expect warm and humid conditions and when the front sags south winds will switch off the lake and temperatures may dip to the 60s! \u00A0With the front around our area thunderstorms will be possible from Tuesday-Saturday. \u00A0Some of the storms may produce heavy rain, gusty winds and some hail. \u00A0Most locations near Milwaukee should pick up 1\"-2\"+ of rain this week. \u00A0Below is the WPC surface forecast map for Wednesday morning at 7am.If you have events planned outside this week make sure to stay with Weather Watch 12 for updates.For the latest weather information watch WISN 12 News.Have a great day!Jeremy Nelson"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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