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Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes

27 tornadoes have been reported across the United States in the last seven days, beginning April 8 according to the Weather Prediction Center, located in College Park, Maryland, which is one of nine service centers under the umbrella of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction, a part of the National Weather Service.

Four tornadoes have been reported in Wisconsin, including in Waukesha County at 7:27 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. It also happened in Marquette County, Juneau County and Grant County on April 14.  

The National Weather Service reported a radar-confirmed tornado which damaged various structures around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Sussex.

The National Weather Service reported hail activity around southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday evening, April 14. Large hail around two inches was reported in Menomonee Falls and Watertown. One inch size hailstones was reported in Hartland, Richfield, Oconomowoc, Lake Mills and Waterloo.