World Cup fans brace for weather phenomenon known as 'heat dome'

A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures — which combine air temperature with humidity — soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families find ways to cool down

Families in Milwaukee cooled off Monday with frozen custard and splash pads as an extreme heat warning remained in effect through Wednesday evening, with heat index values near 107.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Milwaukee families use aquatic park to cool off

Families cooled off Monday at Schulz Aquatic Park in Milwaukee as an extreme heat warning remained in effect and officials urged people to hydrate and avoid direct sunlight.

Wisconsin extreme heat; Urban Ecology Center offers way to keep cool

If you are struggling to stay cool and keep kids occupied, you have options. In fact, there is a completely free way to cool off in southeast Wisconsin every Tuesday through Saturday.

Extreme, excessive heat in Milwaukee; cooling sites and safety tips

The extreme heat has arrived in southeast Wisconsin, and the City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to take precautions.

Southeastern Wisconsin severe weather, warnings
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The FOX6 Weather Experts tracked a system that delivered some strong to severe storms for southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Wisconsin weather: Storm chances Wednesday, strong to severe possible

As a low pressure system and cold front enter Wisconsin, strong to severe storms are favorable to develop by Wednesday afternoon and early evening.

Europe record heatwave turns deadly after 40 drownings reported in France

A record-breaking heatwave that is sweeping across Europe has killed 40 people in France so far, according to French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

Wisconsin severe weather warnings, watches issued Wednesday evening
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The FOX6 Weather Experts are tracking severe weather, including tornado and thunderstorm warnings, across southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday evening, June 17.

Americans expected to pay more to cool homes this summer, new research finds

Staying cool this summer is about to become an expensive necessity for Americans with residential cooling expenses soaring for the average family to use their air conditioning units, according to a new report.

NWS confirms Wisconsin EF-1 tornado from Thursday storms

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down near Somers in Kenosha County on Thursday evening, June 11.

NWS confirms 2 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Wednesday storms

The National Weather Service has confirmed two tornadoes touched down during the severe storms that hit southeast Wisconsin on Wednesday, June 10.

Clearing up Horicon from Wednesday's storms
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Storms damaged several downtown Horicon buildings on Wednesday, displacing residents and businesses as property owners and tenants begin the long recovery process.

Severe storms tear through southeastern Wisconsin
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Severe storms moved through Kenosha and the Town of Burlington on Thursday night, June 11, leaving downed power lines, damaged trees, blocked roads and scattered outages.

Southeast Wisconsin severe weather; Kenosha, Burlington see storm damage

Severe storms moved through Kenosha and the Town of Burlington on Thursday night, June 11, leaving downed power lines, damaged trees, blocked roads and scattered outages.

Storm damage displaces Horicon residents, businesses; cleanup underway

Storms damaged several downtown Horicon buildings on Wednesday, June 10, displacing residents and businesses as property owners and tenants begin a difficult recovery process.

We Energies: Crews tackle Kenosha County outages
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For the second night in a row, areas in the southern part of the FOX6 News viewing area have been hit hard with severe weather, and left a lot of people without power. Brendan Conway from We Energies has the latest on operations to restore power.