Severe storms spawned multiple tornadoes across southern Wisconsin on Wednesday evening. Residents and storm chasers captured dramatic video, as the twisters tore through parts of the state.One tornado in Sauk City was seen whipping into homes and pushing down trees as it quickly swept through a neighborhood.

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

3:30 p.m. UPDATE: A tornado warning is in effect for southeastern Columbia County, northeastern Dane County and west-central Dodge County until 4 p.m. Additional tornado warnings are in effect for western Fond du Lac County, northeastern Columbia County, northwestern Dodge County and southeastern Dodge County, also until 4 p.m.

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.

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

The First Warn Weather Team began alerting southern Wisconsin early Tuesday about the potential for tornadoes on Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Alex Harrington called for an ALERT DAY

At least five reported tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin this afternoon. The Midwest faces threats of flash flooding. Extreme heat as tens of millions across the country are under alerts. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports on the summer of unrelenting severe weather.

A large confirmed tornado was spotted touching down in Dougleville, Wisconsin, as captured in dramatic video footage, shared on social media by storm chasers. The video shows a large funnel cloud near a highway under the dark skies.