India, Aug. 10 -- The Wisconsin State Fair has closed early as the state braces for severe weather.

The fair closed early on Saturday, August 9, due to severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning around 8:30 pm until 2 am. The areas at risk include Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa. This comes after a flood watch for most of southern Wisconsin earlier this evening.

"Attention Fairgoers! The State Fair Park is closing. Please use caution as you make your way to the nearest exit as safely as possible and follow the directions of the Fair Park staff and police as you exit," the state fair shared in a Facebook post.

In the comments, they said that Tunnel Entrance F is closed due to the storm, and advised att...