Mother Nature will soon give you a break from the severe weather events the state has seen this spring. Statewide, there have already been more tornadoes this year (23) through five months than last year (21), equaling the yearly average. One of those tornadoes tore through Washington Island late last month, knocking out power for several days for some island residents and causing thousands of dollars in damage. The area has also seen more rain than it is used to, with Sturgeon Bay over four inches above average, and some areas in the state are eight inches above normal. Weatherology meteorologist Michael Karow says a weakening El Nino system transitioning into La Nina is to blame.

Though more rain is forecast for Wednesday, the area is expected to get a break from it over the next week.