Residents of Wausau, Wisconsin, are being monitored after radar showed a possible tornado in the area.
Nearby communities including Weston, Mosinee, Stevens Point and Ringle are also on alert as authorities monitor the situation.
Tornado Watch
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Warning 129, which will remain in effect until 8 p.m. CDT Friday. This new watch replaces some Severe Thunderstorm Watch 128 as weather conditions continue to develop in the region.
The watch covers three counties in central Wisconsin: Marathon County, Wisconsin, Portage County, Wisconsin, and Wood County, Wisconsin.
The alert area includes Arnott, Bakerville, Marshfield, Plover, Stevens Point, Wausau, Wisconsin and Wisconsin Rapids.
Officials urge residents in affected areas to remain vigilant and monitor the latest conditions as weather conditions may change rapidly throughout the evening.
