High winds draw surfers, photographers to Milwaukee's Lakefront
MILWAUKEE -- The wind wasn't as strong on Wednesday, February 24th as it was on Friday, February 19th, when a Wind Warning was in effect -- but still, a Wind Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties on Wednesday, as wind gusts in the 40 mile-per-hour range were expected.The wind was racing off of Lake Michigan on Wednesday -- causing some to stop and enjoy an otherwise cold and cloudy day.
MILWAUKEE -- The wind wasn't as strong on Wednesday, February 24th as it was on Friday, February 19th, when a Wind Warning was in effect -- but still, a Wind Advisory was issued by the National Weather Service for Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties on Wednesday, as wind gusts in the 40 mile-per-hour range were expected.The wind was racing off of Lake Michigan on Wednesday -- causing some to stop and enjoy an otherwise cold and cloudy day.
Great Lakes cities group opposes Waukesha water withdrawal
CHICAGO — An organization representing more than 100 local governments is fighting an effort by Waukesha to use Lake Michigan as its drinking water source.The Great Lakes and St.
CHICAGO — An organization representing more than 100 local governments is fighting an effort by Waukesha to use Lake Michigan as its drinking water source.The Great Lakes and St.
"Feel the cold:" Folks brave the elements and take the Polar Bear Plunge into Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- We've had a cold start for the first day of 2016.
MILWAUKEE -- We've had a cold start for the first day of 2016.
High winds lead to high waves: Winter storm leaves behind damage along lakefront in Kenosha
KENOSHA -- A winter storm brought snow, sleet, freezing rain and high winds on Monday, December 28th, and left some damage behind along the lakefront in Kenosha.Kenosha Department of Public Works officials confirmed for FOX6 News they were working on Tuesday to clean up the mess near the Southport Marina.There's no word at this point as to a damage estimate.The photos you'll see below were taken by Miguel Castro.
KENOSHA -- A winter storm brought snow, sleet, freezing rain and high winds on Monday, December 28th, and left some damage behind along the lakefront in Kenosha.Kenosha Department of Public Works officials confirmed for FOX6 News they were working on Tuesday to clean up the mess near the Southport Marina.There's no word at this point as to a damage estimate.The photos you'll see below were taken by Miguel Castro.
"Nothin' But Nets:" Port Wasington's Port Exploreum unveils a new exhibit
PORT WASHINGTON -- Lake Michigan has played a big role in Port Washington's economy and culture.
PORT WASHINGTON -- Lake Michigan has played a big role in Port Washington's economy and culture.
Medical examiner identifies man who drowned in Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has released its report on a drowning that occurred in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee's McKinley Marina early Sunday morning, November 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has released its report on a drowning that occurred in Lake Michigan near Milwaukee's McKinley Marina early Sunday morning, November 1st.
$200K grant will allow Lake Michigan swimmers to receive real-time current information
MILWAUKEE -- Lake Michigan swimmers will be much safer from the risk of rip currents and other dangerous waves thanks to a new real-time effort that will match the academic know-how of a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher with the outreach capability of Wisconsin Sea Grant, expertise on coastal issues by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and resources of the Milwaukee County Parks Department.Chin Wu, UW-Madison professor of civil and environmental engineering, and those organizations have teamed up to plan on installing a camera at Milwaukee’s Bradford Beach and an underwater wave sensor off of the harbor breakwall.“In 2012 and 2013, dangerous Great Lakes currents and waves caused 88 drowning deaths and rescue incidents.
MILWAUKEE -- Lake Michigan swimmers will be much safer from the risk of rip currents and other dangerous waves thanks to a new real-time effort that will match the academic know-how of a University of Wisconsin-Madison researcher with the outreach capability of Wisconsin Sea Grant, expertise on coastal issues by the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program and resources of the Milwaukee County Parks Department.Chin Wu, UW-Madison professor of civil and environmental engineering, and those organizations have teamed up to plan on installing a camera at Milwaukee’s Bradford Beach and an underwater wave sensor off of the harbor breakwall.“In 2012 and 2013, dangerous Great Lakes currents and waves caused 88 drowning deaths and rescue incidents.
Medical examiner identifies two men killed after boat crashed into break wall near Hoan
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are dead and two women rescued after a boat crashed into a break wall near the Hoan Bridge late Monday, September 7th.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men are dead and two women rescued after a boat crashed into a break wall near the Hoan Bridge late Monday, September 7th.
Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol called out to Lake Michigan for vessel taking on water
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol was called out to Lake Michigan Saturday, September 5th for a 41-foot vessel that was taking on water.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the Water Patrol received a distress call over the marine band radio for a 41-foot vessel on Lake Michigan that was taking on water.The caller stated he was north of the Wind Point Lighthouse, approximately four miles off shore, and taking on water from an unknown location faster than it could be pumped out.The operator advised he was headed to shore to beach the boat.The Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol responded to the scene and found the vessel beached.
RACINE COUNTY -- The Racine County Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol was called out to Lake Michigan Saturday, September 5th for a 41-foot vessel that was taking on water.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Racine County Sheriff's officials say the Water Patrol received a distress call over the marine band radio for a 41-foot vessel on Lake Michigan that was taking on water.The caller stated he was north of the Wind Point Lighthouse, approximately four miles off shore, and taking on water from an unknown location faster than it could be pumped out.The operator advised he was headed to shore to beach the boat.The Sheriff's Office's Water Patrol responded to the scene and found the vessel beached.
Chip checks out another one of Wisconsin's shipwrecks in the depths of Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, we went exploring with Chip, as he did a little scuba diving.
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, we went exploring with Chip, as he did a little scuba diving.
Racine students work to clean up Lake Michigan, learn "what they do matters"
RACINE -- It's a beautiful body of water in our own backyard, but parts of Lake Michigan need a little help.After noticing an increase of algae on the shores in Racine, Scott Dizack joined the Water Action Volunteers and began testing the quality of the water.
RACINE -- It's a beautiful body of water in our own backyard, but parts of Lake Michigan need a little help.After noticing an increase of algae on the shores in Racine, Scott Dizack joined the Water Action Volunteers and began testing the quality of the water.
Going under water: See what Chip discovered in the depths of Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- There is an entire world buried beneath the waves of Lake Michigan and it's one most of use will never get to see first hand.
MILWAUKEE -- There is an entire world buried beneath the waves of Lake Michigan and it's one most of use will never get to see first hand.
Wreck hunters say they've discovered 133-year-old shipwreck in Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE -- There are an estimated 2,500 shipwrecks in Lake Michigan and about 1,000 of them are still missing!
MILWAUKEE -- There are an estimated 2,500 shipwrecks in Lake Michigan and about 1,000 of them are still missing!
"A tragic accident:" 62-year-old Middleton man, found unresponsive on sailboat, dies at the hospital
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a 62-year-old man from Middleton, Wisconsin, has died after he was found unresponsive on a sailboat on Lake Michigan Tuesday night, July 14th.
Kayaker who nearly drowned sharing his story: "I thought I was going to be pulled out by divers"
RACINE -- A Racine man nearly drowned while kayaking over the weekend.
RACINE -- A Racine man nearly drowned while kayaking over the weekend.
Dive team responds to Lake Michigan for kayaker, but jet skier was able to help
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a dive team was called out to Lake Michigan on Sunday, July 12th for a situation involving a kayaker whose kayak overturned.We're told the kayaker yelled for help, and a jet skier came to the kayaker's aid.
RACINE -- Racine fire officials say a dive team was called out to Lake Michigan on Sunday, July 12th for a situation involving a kayaker whose kayak overturned.We're told the kayaker yelled for help, and a jet skier came to the kayaker's aid.
DNR: Lake Michigan withdrawal shouldn't affect levels
MADISON -- The Department of Natural Resources says Waukesha's plan to pull water from Lake Michigan shouldn't affect lake levels, plants and sediment.The city wants permission to pull up to 16.7 million gallons a day and return treated wastewater to the lake.
MADISON -- The Department of Natural Resources says Waukesha's plan to pull water from Lake Michigan shouldn't affect lake levels, plants and sediment.The city wants permission to pull up to 16.7 million gallons a day and return treated wastewater to the lake.
Coast Guard rescues three after boat capsized off South Shore Marina
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Coast Guard rescued three mariners after their boat capsized off the South Shore Marina near Milwaukee, Wednesday.Search and rescue coordinators at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan received a call at 8:25 a.m. about three men who were in the water after their 14-foot boat capsized close to Texas Rock.Sector personnel instructed crews from Coast Guard Station Milwaukee to launch, aboard a 45-foot response boat.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Coast Guard rescued three mariners after their boat capsized off the South Shore Marina near Milwaukee, Wednesday.Search and rescue coordinators at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan received a call at 8:25 a.m. about three men who were in the water after their 14-foot boat capsized close to Texas Rock.Sector personnel instructed crews from Coast Guard Station Milwaukee to launch, aboard a 45-foot response boat.
Snowfall helps Lake Michigan's water level rebound from historic low in January 2013
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Lake Michigan's water level has officially rebounded from its historic low in January 2013.According to the National Weather Service, the average water level reached just over 579 feet in March.That's the highest the lake has been since 1998.Higher lake levels could cause more beach erosion, but lower water levels tend to be of more concern in terms of economic impact."The predictions are that the lake levels in general should be lower, maybe two to three feet lower on average.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Lake Michigan's water level has officially rebounded from its historic low in January 2013.According to the National Weather Service, the average water level reached just over 579 feet in March.That's the highest the lake has been since 1998.Higher lake levels could cause more beach erosion, but lower water levels tend to be of more concern in terms of economic impact."The predictions are that the lake levels in general should be lower, maybe two to three feet lower on average.
"I look forward to this moment:" Folks at Milwaukee Yacht Club busy getting boats ready to launch
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw temperatures in the 70s on Friday, April 17th, and that made for some excited boaters!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw temperatures in the 70s on Friday, April 17th, and that made for some excited boaters!