A tornado watch for all of southeast Wisconsin has expired. The watch was in effect until 7 p.m. Storms are expected to move into the western counties, such as Jefferson County, as early as 3 p.m. Severe weather is most likely along the leading edge of the line.

Hustisford and Beaver Dam, both located in Dodge County, saw tornadoes briefly touch down Wednesday afternoon.

"To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building," the NWS warning issued by the Milwaukee office said. "Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris."

A tornado warning covered part of Jefferson County until 7:30 p.m., and a tornado watch expired for the county around 8:15 p.m. Tornado watches for Walworth and Waukesha counties expired around 8:40 p.m., while watches for Kenosha, Milwaukee and Racine counties expired just before 9:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the majority of northeast Wisconsin was hit by downpours that caused flooding in multiple locations after a day that began with Tornado and Flood Watches. Although the

A tornado watch has been issued in Kenosha County, with the rest of the Chicago area at a “slight” risk of severe weather on Wednesday.

Organizers for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival are providing refunds to ticket holders after severe weather forced

Milwaukee, Dane, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Kenosha and Racine counties are among more than 30 Wisconsin counties under a tornado watch.