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

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.

"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."

With storms back in the forecast, it's important to clear up the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.

A tornado watch issued for part of southeast Wisconsin have been canceled. The watches for Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth and Waukesha counties have been canceled.

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 means that tornadoes are possible, but none have been spotted yet. It means you should get prepared as the atmosphere is signaling that it can produce tornadoes.

Several tornadoes reportedly touched down in western and central Wisconsin on May 15 as a storm brought "significant damage" to Dodge County.

As of 12:45 p.m., at least one tornado has been spotted west of Madison in northwestern Green County, and two other severe thunderstorms capable of producing thunderstorms were developing in the area.