A Wisconsin meteorologist was live on the air warning people about a tornado when he realized the storm was headed straight to his mother's house.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for western Jefferson County until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16. There is also a tornado watch for all of southeast Wisconsin.

"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."

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.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Sheboygan County until 5:45 pm. Central Sheboygan

The storm traveling east has already resulted in an evacuation order from the Harley-Davidson festival on Milwaukee's lakefront.

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.

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across the state, as they stated the storm was a 'life-threatening situation'.