Tornado Watch Issued for Wausau and Surrounding Areas in Wisconsin
Tornado near Wausau, Wisconsin? Weston, Mosinee, Stevens Point, Ringle on alert
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Residents of Wausau, Wisconsin, and nearby communities including Weston, Mosinee, Stevens Point, and Ringle are under a Tornado Watch due to radar indications of a possible tornado. The watch, issued by the National Weather Service, will remain in effect until 8 p.m. CDT on Friday.
- 01Tornado Watch 129 issued for Wausau and surrounding areas.
- 02Watch is effective until 8 p.m. CDT on Friday.
- 03Affected counties include Marathon, Portage, and Wood in central Wisconsin.
- 04Residents are advised to stay alert and monitor weather updates.
- 05Previous Severe Thunderstorm Watch 128 has been replaced.
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Residents of Wausau, Wisconsin, are on high alert following radar indications of a possible tornado in the area. The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch 129, which is effective until 8 p.m. CDT on Friday. This watch replaces a portion of the earlier Severe Thunderstorm Watch 128 and covers Marathon, Portage, and Wood counties in central Wisconsin. Communities including Weston, Mosinee, Stevens Point, and Ringle are also included in the alert. Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant and stay updated on changing weather conditions as the situation develops throughout the evening.
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Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential severe weather and stay informed about updates to ensure safety.
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