Strong storms could hit the Appleton area June 3, according to the National Weather Service Green Bay.
Between 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. is when the main impacts could occur. The Appleton area is currently under a marginal risk for strong storms, though they are still possible. Roy Eckberg, meteorologist for the National Weather Service Green Bay, said the area could get half an inch to an inch of rain.
If the storms develop, damaging winds, hail and minor flooding are all possible. Frequent lightning is also in the forecast. Wind speeds of 13 to 17 mph are possible, with gusts of 28 mph.
High swim risk warning
The weather service issued high swim risk warnings for Lake Michigan beaches in Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties for June 2 and 3. Waves are expected to be as high as 4 feet to 7 feet.
“Weak swimmers should stay out of the water,” the weather service said.
“When we get waves around 4 feet or higher, there’s an increased risk of rip currents. The south winds will help build the waves into Lake Michigan this afternoon and tonight, and the southerly winds will continue into tomorrow,” Eckberg told the Appleton Post-Crescent.
The weather service suggests swimmers avoid the water if the waves are high and to wear a life vest.
Appleton weather forecast
High temperatures are in the forecast alongside the severe weather June 3. Here’s the forecast:
Rashad Alexander can be reached at ralexander@gannett.com and 920-431-8214.
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Reporting by Rashad Alexander, Appleton Post-Crescent / Appleton Post-Crescent
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