NWS confirms EF-3 tornado hit Fox Valley; max winds of 140 mph

The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-3 tornado touched down in the Fox Valley during the severe storms on Monday, July 27.

Menasha, Wisconsin storm damage; disaster declared
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A destructive storm slammed into Menasha on Monday, July 27. The storm, which likely produced at least an EF-2 tornado, damaged or destroyed countless homes and businesses. A boil water order is in effect and thousands are without power.

Wisconsin tornado damage, emergency response challenges

A National Weather Service storm survey team has confirmed damage from a tornado with at least EF-2 wind speeds in Menasha on Monday, July 27.

Menasha, Wisconsin widespread storm damage
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The City of Menasha suffered widespread damage from severe storms on Monday, July 27. The NWS confirmed that those severe storms produced a radar-indicated tornado in Winnebago County.

Wisconsin severe weather: Storms roll through Kenosha County
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Parts of Kenosha County got doused with rain and hit with powerful winds as severe thunderstorms rolled through on Monday, July 27.

Tornado in Wisconsin: Storms cause "extensive and severe damage"

A tornado touched down in Wisconsin early Monday afternoon as severe storms destroyed homes, downed trees, and knocked out power to thousands of customers.

Whitewater suspected lightning strike death, worker killed

A suspected lightning strike killed a man in Whitewater on Monday morning, July 27. It happened near Elizabeth Street and Laurel Street.

Wisconsin storm damage, Fox Valley cities hit hard
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A heat advisory is in effect for all of southeast Wisconsin on Monday, and the FOX6 Weather Experts are tracking severe storm chances for the area.

Wisconsin weather: Heat, severe storms, dangerous Lake Michigan waves

Heat indices near 100, severe storms and dangerous Lake Michigan waves create a triple weather threat across southeast Wisconsin Monday.

There are now more ‘mosquito disease days’ in 95% of major US cities: See the map

Climate change is lengthening mosquito season across much of the U.S., giving disease-carrying mosquitoes more time to spread illnesses. A new analysis reveals which cities are seeing the biggest increases.

FEMA assistance: Milwaukee County help center opens Tuesday

Milwaukee County opened a "Disaster Recovery Center" to help people who have uninsured losses or needs related to April's storms and floods.

Southeast Wisconsin: Smoke to strong storms in the forecast

Wisconsin received another large swath of thick surface wildfire smoke that moved in late Saturday into Sunday. The air quality on Sunday has been very unhealthy for everyone to breathe in.

Wisconsin Weather: Widespread smoke returns

A statewide air quality alert has been issued for Wisconsin through noon on Monday, July 20. Poor air quality will be harmful to breathe in.

Wildfire smoke in Wisconsin: Another morning of dangerous air quality

Wildfire smoke continues to blanket southeast Wisconsin Friday morning, creating hazardous air quality and poor visibility. Here's when conditions are expected to improve.

Milwaukee floods, clogged sewer pipe investigation underway

MMSD said contractors have unclogged a sewer overflow pipe on Jones Island. Now, it's trying to determine if that clog contributed to flooding in Bay View.

Wisconsin high temperatures: Heat advisory Wednesday, July 15

The NWS issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin – and many communities saw triple-digit heat and heat indices – on Wednesday, July 15.