Chancellor: Repairs after tornado that hit UW-Platteville could exceed $10 million
PLATTEVILLE (AP) — The tornado that hit the University of Wisconsin-Platteville last week damaged at least four buildings and an athletic stadium, and the chancellor says repairs could cost more than $10 million.Chancellor Dennis J.
PLATTEVILLE (AP) — The tornado that hit the University of Wisconsin-Platteville last week damaged at least four buildings and an athletic stadium, and the chancellor says repairs could cost more than $10 million.Chancellor Dennis J.
Gov. Walker declares state of emergency for Dane, Grant & Green Cos. following storms
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker declared a state of emergency Friday, June 20th for Dane, Grant, and Green counties in response to storms and tornadoes that impacted southern Wisconsin earlier this week.“The damage caused by the tornadoes and severe storms, which hit southern Wisconsin has the full attention and resources of the State,” Governor Walker said. “I have instructed state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to aide those affected by the storms as they recover and rebuild.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker declared a state of emergency Friday, June 20th for Dane, Grant, and Green counties in response to storms and tornadoes that impacted southern Wisconsin earlier this week.“The damage caused by the tornadoes and severe storms, which hit southern Wisconsin has the full attention and resources of the State,” Governor Walker said. “I have instructed state agencies and the Wisconsin National Guard to aide those affected by the storms as they recover and rebuild.
Cleaning up after an EF2 tornado: UW-Platteville officials say no damage dollar amount yet determined
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- Cleanup continues after the National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in Platteville during the overnight and early morning hours of Monday, June 16th into Tuesday, June 17th.Tornadic damage was identified on the UW-Platteville campus.The National Weather Service says a "low-end" EF2 tornado with 120 mph max wind speed touched down near the UW-Platteville campus.The track was about two miles west of Platteville -- running through the UW-Platteville campus, to two miles southeast of Platteville, ending right before U.S. Highway 151.The EF2 damage occurred near the Engineering buildings on the UW-Platteville campus.Campus was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.UW-Platteville officials say "New Student Registration" resumed on Thursday.According to UW-Platteville officials, the tornado significantly impacted:
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- Cleanup continues after the National Weather Service says two tornadoes touched down in Platteville during the overnight and early morning hours of Monday, June 16th into Tuesday, June 17th.Tornadic damage was identified on the UW-Platteville campus.The National Weather Service says a "low-end" EF2 tornado with 120 mph max wind speed touched down near the UW-Platteville campus.The track was about two miles west of Platteville -- running through the UW-Platteville campus, to two miles southeast of Platteville, ending right before U.S. Highway 151.The EF2 damage occurred near the Engineering buildings on the UW-Platteville campus.Campus was closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.UW-Platteville officials say "New Student Registration" resumed on Thursday.According to UW-Platteville officials, the tornado significantly impacted:
Severe weather price tag: Two tornadoes cause $10 million worth of damage in Dane Co.
DANE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center says 158 homes were damaged when two tornadoes touched down in Dane County early Tuesday, June 17th.The first touched down around 12:10 a.m. in Dane County in Verona, southwest of Madison.That tornado was an EF3 -- with esimated peak wind speeds around 140 mph.The National Weather Service says numerous structures sustained minor to severe damage -- including an elementary school.The second tornado touched down around 12:20 a.m. in Dane County in the city of Madison.That tornado was an EF-2 -- with estimated peak wind speed around 120 mph.The National Weather Service says trees and power lines were down, and there was some structural damage.The Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center says 12 businesses were damaged during these storms.Dane County Emergency Management reports $10 million in damage to homes and businesses, and over $4 million in damage to roads and debris removal.
DANE COUNTY (WITI) -- The Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center says 158 homes were damaged when two tornadoes touched down in Dane County early Tuesday, June 17th.The first touched down around 12:10 a.m. in Dane County in Verona, southwest of Madison.That tornado was an EF3 -- with esimated peak wind speeds around 140 mph.The National Weather Service says numerous structures sustained minor to severe damage -- including an elementary school.The second tornado touched down around 12:20 a.m. in Dane County in the city of Madison.That tornado was an EF-2 -- with estimated peak wind speed around 120 mph.The National Weather Service says trees and power lines were down, and there was some structural damage.The Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center says 12 businesses were damaged during these storms.Dane County Emergency Management reports $10 million in damage to homes and businesses, and over $4 million in damage to roads and debris removal.
They came, they "sawed," they conquered: Tree trimmers crazy busy cleaning up from this week's storms
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tree trimmers are crazy busy after the storms we've seen move through this week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Tree trimmers are crazy busy after the storms we've seen move through this week.
How's your basement? More storms in the forecast means continued flooding concerns
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How's your basement?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- How's your basement?
Second line of severe storms swept across parts of state, triggering tornado warnings
SOUTHERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A second major line of severe storms swept across southern Wisconsin Wednesday morning, June 18th.
SOUTHERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A second major line of severe storms swept across southern Wisconsin Wednesday morning, June 18th.
"The water took the car:" Drivers learn danger of high water first hand after heavy rainfall Tuesday into Wednesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Another round of storms swept through Wisconsin during the late evening and early morning hours of June 17-18 -- causing power outages and flooding in some areas.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Another round of storms swept through Wisconsin during the late evening and early morning hours of June 17-18 -- causing power outages and flooding in some areas.
Periods of showers & t-storms possible, some of the storms could produce heavy rain
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A frontal boundary over us today and for the next few days keeps storm chances in the forecast.Periods of showers and t-storms possible Wednesday along with a mix of sun and clouds.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A frontal boundary over us today and for the next few days keeps storm chances in the forecast.Periods of showers and t-storms possible Wednesday along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Tornado struck around midnight: Verona one of the hardest hit by powerful storms
VERONA (WITI) -- Verona near Madison in Dane County was one of the worst hit as powerful storms moved through southern Wisconsin overnight Monday, June 16th into Tuesday, June 17th.
VERONA (WITI) -- Verona near Madison in Dane County was one of the worst hit as powerful storms moved through southern Wisconsin overnight Monday, June 16th into Tuesday, June 17th.
Confirmed: National Weather Service says two tornadoes caused damage in Platteville
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- The preliminary damage survey from the National Weather Service indicates two tornadoes struck the city of Platteville as a powerful line of storms rolled across southern Wisconsin during the late evening and early morning hours of June 16-17.Platteville Tornado #1: Tornadic damage was identified on the UW-Platteville campus.
PLATTEVILLE (WITI) -- The preliminary damage survey from the National Weather Service indicates two tornadoes struck the city of Platteville as a powerful line of storms rolled across southern Wisconsin during the late evening and early morning hours of June 16-17.Platteville Tornado #1: Tornadic damage was identified on the UW-Platteville campus.
Unsettled weather: Chance for showers & thunderstorms each day this week, but Monday should be dry
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The work week brings with it a stretch of unsettled weather.FOX6 Chief Meterologist Vince Condella says a cold front will move through the area Sunday evening -- and it will then stall.Condella says the front will remain stalled in central and southern Wisconsin for the remainder of the work week, and because of this, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms each day.Condella says these will not be all-day rain events -- but instead, the storms will be mixed with periods of dry weather.Condella says dewpoints will remain in the 60s for the week -- so it will be mild and muggy.Condella says if the front is to sink to our south occasionally, winds will turn to the northeast, and bring briefly cooler weather at times -- especially closer to Lake Michigan.Your forecast, from FOX6 Meteorolgist Vince Condella is as follows:Sunday Night: Scattered showers and t-storms through this evening, then moving out with partly cloudy and muggy conditions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The work week brings with it a stretch of unsettled weather.FOX6 Chief Meterologist Vince Condella says a cold front will move through the area Sunday evening -- and it will then stall.Condella says the front will remain stalled in central and southern Wisconsin for the remainder of the work week, and because of this, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms each day.Condella says these will not be all-day rain events -- but instead, the storms will be mixed with periods of dry weather.Condella says dewpoints will remain in the 60s for the week -- so it will be mild and muggy.Condella says if the front is to sink to our south occasionally, winds will turn to the northeast, and bring briefly cooler weather at times -- especially closer to Lake Michigan.Your forecast, from FOX6 Meteorolgist Vince Condella is as follows:Sunday Night: Scattered showers and t-storms through this evening, then moving out with partly cloudy and muggy conditions.
Memorial Day storms: Main threat will be potential for locally heavy rainfall
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After an absolutely gorgeous weekend -- with warm temperatures and sunny skies -- Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th brings a chance for showers and thunderstorms.FOX6 Meteorologist Justin Zollitsch says Monday morning should be mainly dry -- but there is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms.The threat for storms increases as we head into the afternoon hours on Monday.Zollitsch says high pressure is settled to our southwest -- and low pressure will settle to the northeast.Wisconsin is stuck in the middle -- and southwesterly winds will bring with them warm air.With dewpoints in the 60s -- we could see some humidity on Monday.The warm and humid air is expected to fire up some showers and thunderstorms.Zollitsch says you MAY need an umbrella for Milwaukee's Memorial Day Parade -- set for 2:00 p.m.Zollitsch says those that have outdoor plans scheduled for Monday afternoon and/or evening should have a Plan B -- or be sure to bring an umbrella -- as showers and storms are expected to continue through Tuesday.Zollitsch says the potential for severe weather should be pretty low -- but we could see locally heavy rainfall with some of the slower-moving storms.These slower moving, soaker storms could also bring with them the potential for flooding.We'll see limited chances for rain on Wednesday -- and then the remainder of the week looks to be dry.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After an absolutely gorgeous weekend -- with warm temperatures and sunny skies -- Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th brings a chance for showers and thunderstorms.FOX6 Meteorologist Justin Zollitsch says Monday morning should be mainly dry -- but there is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms.The threat for storms increases as we head into the afternoon hours on Monday.Zollitsch says high pressure is settled to our southwest -- and low pressure will settle to the northeast.Wisconsin is stuck in the middle -- and southwesterly winds will bring with them warm air.With dewpoints in the 60s -- we could see some humidity on Monday.The warm and humid air is expected to fire up some showers and thunderstorms.Zollitsch says you MAY need an umbrella for Milwaukee's Memorial Day Parade -- set for 2:00 p.m.Zollitsch says those that have outdoor plans scheduled for Monday afternoon and/or evening should have a Plan B -- or be sure to bring an umbrella -- as showers and storms are expected to continue through Tuesday.Zollitsch says the potential for severe weather should be pretty low -- but we could see locally heavy rainfall with some of the slower-moving storms.These slower moving, soaker storms could also bring with them the potential for flooding.We'll see limited chances for rain on Wednesday -- and then the remainder of the week looks to be dry.
"Phone's ringing off the hook" as Bohners Lake residents look to repair storm damage
BOHNERS LAKE (WITI) -- Strong storms rolled across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- and one of the areas hardest hit was Bohners Lake -- just south of Burlington.
BOHNERS LAKE (WITI) -- Strong storms rolled across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- and one of the areas hardest hit was Bohners Lake -- just south of Burlington.
Swollen river: Heavy rain brings Fox River in Waukesha to minor flood stage
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- After heavy rains on Sunday and again on Monday, the Fox River is on the verge of flood stage in Waukesha -- and it's affecting the riverwalk near downtown.Officials have blocked off a trail that usually takes folks under a bridge near the Fox River because the lowest part of the trail is under water.So far though, it looks like the river levels are only causing inconvenience in downtown Waukesha -- and not damage.Heavy rain has led to a swollen Fox River.Near the river is the Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- After heavy rains on Sunday and again on Monday, the Fox River is on the verge of flood stage in Waukesha -- and it's affecting the riverwalk near downtown.Officials have blocked off a trail that usually takes folks under a bridge near the Fox River because the lowest part of the trail is under water.So far though, it looks like the river levels are only causing inconvenience in downtown Waukesha -- and not damage.Heavy rain has led to a swollen Fox River.Near the river is the Sweet Perfections Bake Shoppe.
Drivers deal with ponding, huge hail, but "at least it's not snow"
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- Storms rolled through southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- some of them even triggering a Tornado Warning.
UNION GROVE (WITI) -- Storms rolled through southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- some of them even triggering a Tornado Warning.
"All of a sudden, WHAM!": Trees toppled by strong winds at Bohners Lake
BOHNERS LAKE (WITI) -- Storms rolled through southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- and some of those storms triggered a Tornado Warning that was issued for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties around 4:45 p.m. One of the hardest hit areas was the area of Bohners Lake in Racine County.Eric Juntenen lost four trees in the storm.
BOHNERS LAKE (WITI) -- Storms rolled through southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- and some of those storms triggered a Tornado Warning that was issued for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties around 4:45 p.m. One of the hardest hit areas was the area of Bohners Lake in Racine County.Eric Juntenen lost four trees in the storm.
Strong storms push across southeastern Wisconsin, triggering watches & warnings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Strong storms pushed across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- triggering watches and warnings throughout the morning, afternoon and evening.As of 10:00 p.m. Monday -- one watch and two warnings remained in effect.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for most of the FOX6 viewing area through 11:00 p.m.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for eastern Racine and eastern Kenosha counties until 11:45 p.m.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Milwaukee, Waukesha and Jefferson counties until midnight.A Tornado Warning was issued for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties around 4:45 p.m. That warning was downgraded to a Severe T-storm Warning around 5:15 p.m.The Severe T-storm WARNING that replaced the Tornado Warning was in effect for Kenosha, Racine, Jefferson, Walworth, Waukesha counties -- and expired at 6:00 p.m.FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Vince Condella says high winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall are all possible Monday evening and Monday night.With all of the rain we saw on Sunday and again on Monday -- the threat for flash flooding is expected to increase.On Monday evening, folks near Bohner's Lake and Union Grove saw 1.75-2-inch hail as a strong storm that triggered the Tornado Warning pushed through.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Strong storms pushed across southeastern Wisconsin on Monday, May 12th -- triggering watches and warnings throughout the morning, afternoon and evening.As of 10:00 p.m. Monday -- one watch and two warnings remained in effect.A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for most of the FOX6 viewing area through 11:00 p.m.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for eastern Racine and eastern Kenosha counties until 11:45 p.m.A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Milwaukee, Waukesha and Jefferson counties until midnight.A Tornado Warning was issued for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties around 4:45 p.m. That warning was downgraded to a Severe T-storm Warning around 5:15 p.m.The Severe T-storm WARNING that replaced the Tornado Warning was in effect for Kenosha, Racine, Jefferson, Walworth, Waukesha counties -- and expired at 6:00 p.m.FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Vince Condella says high winds, hail and locally heavy rainfall are all possible Monday evening and Monday night.With all of the rain we saw on Sunday and again on Monday -- the threat for flash flooding is expected to increase.On Monday evening, folks near Bohner's Lake and Union Grove saw 1.75-2-inch hail as a strong storm that triggered the Tornado Warning pushed through.
Storms expected to move back in Sunday night, more on the docket for Monday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw storms in southeastern Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon, May 11th -- and more are expected overnight Sunday and through Monday night, May 12th.Storms on Sunday triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire FOX6 viewing area -- but that watch was cancelled before it was set to expire at 10:00 p.m.Showers and thunderstorms moved into southeastern Wisconsin -- and brought with them a threat for hail and strong downpours.The storms moved out of the area by about 7:00 p.m. or so -- but were expected to move back in after 10:00 p.m.FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Vince Condella says storms Monday afternoon and Monday night again bring a threat of heavy rain, gusty winds and possible hail.Condella says some parts of southeastern Wisconsin could receive two inches or more of rainfall (combined with Sunday's rain) by the time Monday's storms move out.Your forecast is as follows:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We saw storms in southeastern Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon, May 11th -- and more are expected overnight Sunday and through Monday night, May 12th.Storms on Sunday triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire FOX6 viewing area -- but that watch was cancelled before it was set to expire at 10:00 p.m.Showers and thunderstorms moved into southeastern Wisconsin -- and brought with them a threat for hail and strong downpours.The storms moved out of the area by about 7:00 p.m. or so -- but were expected to move back in after 10:00 p.m.FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Vince Condella says storms Monday afternoon and Monday night again bring a threat of heavy rain, gusty winds and possible hail.Condella says some parts of southeastern Wisconsin could receive two inches or more of rainfall (combined with Sunday's rain) by the time Monday's storms move out.Your forecast is as follows:
Storms: Hail pummels parts of southeast Wisconsin
SOUTHEAST Wis. (WITI) -- Severe storms rolled through southeast Wisconsin Wednesday morning, May 7th -- dropping hail throughout the area.A severe thunderstorm warning ended at 11 a.m. FOX6 Meterologist Justin Zollitsch says another round of storms is expected to roll through southeast Wisconsin today.
SOUTHEAST Wis. (WITI) -- Severe storms rolled through southeast Wisconsin Wednesday morning, May 7th -- dropping hail throughout the area.A severe thunderstorm warning ended at 11 a.m. FOX6 Meterologist Justin Zollitsch says another round of storms is expected to roll through southeast Wisconsin today.