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12 Oct 2022 | 05:01 PM UTC

US: Tornado warnings in effect for parts of Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson counties, Wis., until at least 12:15 CDT Oct. 12

FLASH: Tornado warnings in effect for parts of Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson counties, Wis., US, until 12:15 CDT Oct. 12. Take cover.

Critical

Event

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued tornado warnings for parts of Waukesha, Walworth, and Jefferson counties, Wisconsin, including Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Elkhorn, Oct. 12. The warnings are active until at least 12:15 CDT and could be extended or expanded at short notice.

This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.

Advice

Seek shelter immediately in areas covered by the warnings. Be prepared to quickly move to a safe location if new warnings are issued. Postpone driving until weather conditions improve. Charge battery-powered devices in case prolonged electricity outages occur. Monitor local media for updated emergency and weather information.