Wreckage of 2 boats that sank during terrible storm 100 years ago discovered in Lake Superior

The boats encountered a storm with howling winds, snow squalls and punishing waves. Both vessels and the 28 people on board were lost to the dark waters of Lake Superior for more than a century.

Wisconsin statewide tornado drills postponed to Friday, April 21

Wisconsin Emergency Management and its partners at the National Weather Service is encouraging every to take part in statewide tornado drills scheduled for Thursday, April 20 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

SE Wisconsin hail, heavy rain Wednesday; more on the way

The National Weather Service issued a series of severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday. Hail, heavy rain and flash flooding affected parts of the area.

Experts predict slightly below-average hurricane season in Atlantic due to expected El Nino influences

The Colorado State University tropical weather outlook calls for 13 named storms, six of which could become hurricanes with at least 74 mph winds. Phil Klotzbach, the lead author of the forecast, said that two of the hurricanes could be major.

Storms producing heavy rain batter South Florida, close key airport

A low-pressure system developing in the Gulf of Mexico continues to send bands of showers and thunderstorms ashore along the Gulf Coast, with the threat of heavy rain and isolated tornadoes expected through Friday.

Historic storm could form in the Gulf of Mexico this week; earliest named storm since 2017

According to National Hurricane Center records, only two named tropical systems occurred in April - Ana in 2003 and Arlene in 2017. Neither of those tropical storms impacted land as Ana made a long trek across the Atlantic Ocean away from the United States and Arlene simply spun around the central Atlantic for one day.

Wisconsin Severe weather spotter training in Richfield; free to public

A meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct Severe Weather Safety & Spotter Training Wednesday, April 12 at the Richfield Volunteer Fire Company – Station #1.

WATCH: Chicago's Wills Tower zapped by lightning amid severe storms

A Chicago-based videographer captured several vivid bolts around 10 p.m. Tuesday during a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, including one strike hitting the Willis Tower.

‘Invaluable’ American flag recovered for Tennessee family after deadly tornado

Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.

Tornado near Lake Geneva Wednesday morning, NWS reports

The National Weather Service has reported a "brief" tornado touched down near Lake Geneva on Wednesday morning, April 5.

Chick-fil-A sends Mobile Kitchen to those impacted by recent tornadoes

Chick-fil-A has sent out its Mobile Kitchen to regions impacted by the recent devastating tornado that struck 11 states and destroyed homes and businesses leaving dozens killed. 

How you should prepare for a tornado

While the locations of twisters can be unpredictable, preparing for tornadoes ahead of time can help keep you safe when they happen.

Southeast Wisconsin severe weather threat; what you need to know

Strong to severe storms are moving northeast into south central Wisconsin Wednesday morning, with a risk for large hail.

Milwaukee Water Drop Alert issued; MMSD says use less water

Severe weather and heavy rains are in the forecast in southeast Wisconsin. Now, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) has issued a Water Drop Alert.