Wisconsin severe weather: Potentially dangerous storms Wednesday night
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 3 injured
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that left three people injured on Wednesday, April 15.
Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Racine County storm damage leaves cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Elm Grove burglary; criminals in custody, stole firearm, jewelry, $50K
Elm Grove police say three suspects from Gurnee, Illinois are in custody, suspected in multiple burglaries in several southeast Wisconsin communities.
Elm Grove police say three suspects from Gurnee, Illinois are in custody, suspected in multiple burglaries in several southeast Wisconsin communities.
Surveying storm damage in Waukesha County
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
Brookfield Kohl’s retail theft; suspect stole nearly $2K in jewelry
Brookfield police are searching for a woman accused of stealing two gold chains worth $1,825 from a Kohl’s store and leaving in a Buick Regal earlier this month.
Brookfield police are searching for a woman accused of stealing two gold chains worth $1,825 from a Kohl’s store and leaving in a Buick Regal earlier this month.
Wisconsin heavy rainfall; MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
Shooting outside downtown Milwaukee lounge, man charged
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing two people and wounding three others in a shooting outside a downtown lounge last summer.
A Milwaukee man is accused of killing two people and wounding three others in a shooting outside a downtown lounge last summer.
Hartford house fire on McKinley Avenue; residents got out safely
Hartford fire & Rescue officials are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on McKinley Avenue on Tuesday evening, April 14.
Hartford fire & Rescue officials are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on McKinley Avenue on Tuesday evening, April 14.
NWS confirms Waukesha County tornado; damage, flooding widespread
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the Lisbon-Sussex area during Tuesday night's severe storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit the Lisbon-Sussex area during Tuesday night's severe storms.
Tornado damages church in Lisbon, Wisconsin
Lisbon Presbyterian Church is roughly a half-mile from where a NWS said the tornado touched down. The church's siding was ripped off, and members said a chimney collapsed through the roof.
Lisbon Presbyterian Church is roughly a half-mile from where a NWS said the tornado touched down. The church's siding was ripped off, and members said a chimney collapsed through the roof.
Greenfield police chase of theft suspects; dashcam shows crash
Greenfield police were involved in a police chase that ended in a crash near 27th and Loomis on Wednesday morning, April 15. It was all captured by dash camera video.
Greenfield police were involved in a police chase that ended in a crash near 27th and Loomis on Wednesday morning, April 15. It was all captured by dash camera video.
Greenfield police chase of theft suspects
Greenfield police were involved in a police chase that ended in a crash near 27th and Loomis on Wednesday morning, April 15. It was all captured by dash camera video.
Greenfield police were involved in a police chase that ended in a crash near 27th and Loomis on Wednesday morning, April 15. It was all captured by dash camera video.
Sussex storm damage as seen from SKYFOX.
Check out video of tornado damage in Sussex as seen by SKYFOX.
Check out video of tornado damage in Sussex as seen by SKYFOX.
2026 Chill on the Hill schedule; 21st season set to kick off June 9
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) and Milwaukee County Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, the lineup for the 21st Season of Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Band Chalet.
The Bay View Neighborhood Association (BVNA) and Milwaukee County Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, the lineup for the 21st Season of Chill on the Hill at the Humboldt Park Band Chalet.
Flash floods submerge vehicles, Milwaukee Fire Department responds
The Milwaukee Fire Department said crews responded to approximately 50 calls for water rescues during Tuesday night's storms, which caused flash floods.
The Milwaukee Fire Department said crews responded to approximately 50 calls for water rescues during Tuesday night's storms, which caused flash floods.
Brookfield theft of athletic shoes, backpack from Dick's Sporting Goods
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a pair of men who they said stole athletic shoes and a backpack from the Dick's Sporting Goods on Discovery Drive.
Brookfield police are asking for the public's help to identify a pair of men who they said stole athletic shoes and a backpack from the Dick's Sporting Goods on Discovery Drive.