Wisconsin weather: Tornado alley expands impacting Badger State

Tornado Alley has been expanding eastward as climate data shows the increased activity in tornadoes, damaging winds, and hail events.

Lake Erie ice crack forming: See video

Satellite imagery revealed a massive crack ripping across frozen Lake Erie as ice levels surge.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Two teens died in sledding accidents amid major winter weekend storm

The two teenagers died in separate sledding accidents in Arkansas and Texas over the weekend as a huge winter storm hit multiple states.

Northern lights expected to light up sky in parts of the US Monday

A severe geomagnetic storm watch is in effect Monday night as people prepare for northern lights to dazzle the night sky across the U.S. Here's where.

Wisconsin winter weather: Dangerous Arctic cold, wind chills well below zero

A cold weather advisory is in effect as Arctic air brings wind chills to 29 below zero across Wisconsin, with light snow and more cold ahead.

2025 was one of the hottest years on record, data finds

2025 became one of Earth’s warmest year on record, according to data. Here’s where the year ranked.

Milwaukee Weather: A big warm-up coming

Clearing skies overnight and cold. Temperatures dropping through the teens, but the wind will settle down. Increasing clouds, blustery but warmer on Tuesday. Some afternoon drizzle is possible. Highs in the mid-30s with a gusty southwest wind.

First snow of La Niña winter blasts millions in mid-Atlantic, unleashing hazardous travel conditions

More than 16 million people are under Winter Weather Advisories in the mid-Atlantic, waking up to their first snow of the season in parts of Virginia and Maryland, which is creating slick travel conditions and delaying school openings across the region.

Travel nightmare unfolds as first Nor'easter of La Niña winter season slams East Coast with rain, ice and snow

A mix of moisture and cold air is expected to bring 1–3 inches of snow across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Upstate New York and much of New England, while middle New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine are expected to see 5–8 inches.

Racine OKs new heat-limit rule for senior housing after summer complaints

The Racine Common Council this week approved a new ordinance requiring senior facilities to keep indoor gathering spaces at or below 81 degrees after Lake Oaks residents endured days without air conditioning during extreme heat over the summer.

Milwaukee church helps flood victims replace appliances ahead of holidays

Brentwood Church of Christ provided free washers, dryers and other appliances to Milwaukee families still recovering from August flooding, offering relief just ahead of the holidays.

As FEMA deadline hits, Waukesha homeowner says she’s left without help

A Waukesha homeowner says FEMA denied her claim as Wednesday’s Nov. 12 deadline to apply for flood aid arrives, leaving her with costly repairs while the county reports more than 2,600 recipients of FEMA funding.

Anchorage shaken as 5.4 earthquake strikes southern Alaska

The 5.4 quake struck just after 9:30 a.m. Alaska Time and was centered in a remote coastal area about 110 miles south of Anchorage.