"She gave her life for Ashtyn:" Daycare owner found clutching little girl after tornado

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At least 40 people lost their lives when severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest and South last week -- including a daycare owner who is being hailed a hero for saving the life of a four-year-old girl.

HELP ON THE WAY: More Red Cross volunteers head to storm-ravaged areas

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those affected by severe storms this week will soon have more help from Wisconsin.Six American Red Cross volunteers left Mitchell International Airport on Thursday afternoon, May 1st.The group includes a Sussex woman on her very first trip, and a Germantown nurse making her 20th trip!The group of volunteers will provide food, shelter and medical care to those in need."The first time I went, you don't know what to expect.

Wicked video: Tornado shreds office building in northern Italy

NONANTOLA, Italy -- When a tornado is bearing down on your office, the last thing you should do is get out your smart phone and start shooting video.But that's exactly what one office worker did when a twister was tearing through a town in northern Italy.

Would you know what to do if a tornado was headed for your home right now?

OZAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- The two-day severe weather outbreak has claimed the lives of 35 people -- and 70 million are again being warned of a slight to moderate risk of severe weather on Tuesday, April 29th.

INCREDIBLE VIDEO: Storm chasers capture Tupelo, MS tornado

TUPELO, MS (WITI) -- KDR Media storm chasers Skip Talbot and Jenn Brindley documented the tornado that ripped through Tupelo, Mississippi on Monday, April 28th.The video has been shared on YouTube.In the video, you can hear the power of this massive tornado -- and hear one of the storm chasers saying things like "we've got to go!

VIDEO: Meteorologist yells for staff to take shelter during tornado

TUPELO, Miss. (WITI) -- When severe weather raced through Tupelo, Mississippi this week, one meteorologist didn't mess around.

LIVE VIDEO: Severe weather coverage in Mississippi, Alabama

MISSISSIPPI (WITI) -- Severe weather is popping throughout the southern states on this Monday, April 28th.

PICTURES: View & submit pictures of severe weather

MILWAUKEE — When severe weather pops, more and more people are able to snap pictures of it thanks to the power of mobile devices.

Hail pelts southeast Wis., storm threat through night

SOUTHEASTERN WI (WITI) -- Strong storms are rolling through parts of southeastern Wisconsin Saturday, April 12th.

Village of Butler declares a snow emergency

BUTLER (WITI) -- The Village of Butler has declared a snow emergency beginning at midnight through 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 22nd.All vehicles must be moved off public streets during these times.

Washington, Illinois residents pick up the pieces after tornado

WASHINGTON, Ill. (WITI) -- Washington, Illinois residents whose homes were destroyed by Sunday's severe weather on Tuesday, November 20th got their first close-up look at the damage.The residents of Washington, Illinois were among the hardest-hit by Sunday's storms.A tornado ripped through the town of about 10,000, causing serious damage to or destroying as many as 400 homes.All of that destruction has taken a heavy toll on the community.FOX6's Jeremy Ross met with Washington residents Tuesday trying to collect any belongings they could find.Meanwhile, in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, at lease 600,000 still didn't have power on Monday.Officials have said eight people died in the storms, including six in Illinois and two in Michigan.Donations are being accepted by the American Red Cross.

Roundy's donates bottled water to tornado victims in Illinois

CHICAGO (WITI) -- Mariano’s, one of five grocery banners of Roundy’s Inc., who serves the greater Chicagoland area, are set to deliver an emergency relief donation of water to Illinois tornado victims.Coordinated through the State of Illinois Emergency Management (IEMA), a full Mariano’s trailer carrying 1,428 cases of Roundy’s bottled water (34,272 individual bottles) will be delivered to Washington, IL Tuesday afternoon, November 19th.The Mariano’s trailer left Roundy’s distribution center in Oconomowoc, WI at 9 a.m. and was expected to arrive at 1503 Washington Road, Washington, IL at approximately 12:30 p.m.“We are deeply saddened by the devastation that has taken a toll on this town and many others,” said James Hyland, vice president of investor relations and corporate communications for Roundy’s. “We are dedicated to helping victims in any way we can to make sure impacted communities feel supported through the restoration process.”Mariano’s is deeply invested in the health, happiness and well-being of its customers.

Storm destroys homes, vehicles in Washington, Illinois

WASHINGTON, Ill. (WITI) -- A tornado that ripped through Washington, Illinois on Sunday, November 17th is being described as the most powerful November storm in decades.Hundreds of buildings were damaged and more than 100 people were hurt when storms moved in and an EF4 tornado touched down.

Technology improves severe weather notifications

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When severe weather rolls through like it did on Sunday, November 17th, how do you know when to seek shelter?

Some homeowners cleaning up after storms in Hustisford

HUSTISFORD (WITI) -- Hustisford in Dodge County experienced damage as a result of the storms that moved through the state on Sunday, November 17th."It was here and gone," one Hustisford resident told FOX6 News.FOX6 News found wind damage in the area, and the strong winds were able to damage shingles and siding on one home, while a home just yards away remained relatively untouched.Hustisford's Town Hall lost some shingles as well, and its flag pole was bent by the powerful winds.Dave Vinz's home was one of those damaged by Sunday's storms."Blew our barn door off.

Storms, heavy rain cause flooding issues in places like South Milw.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- South Milwaukee was hit by the storms that rolled through on Sunday, November 17th -- and the heavy downpours and high winds caused power outages and street flooding.When a storm rolls through, one of the last places you want to be is on the roof -- but that's where Jeffrey Siegel was on Sunday morning."I was putting some shingles on a lean-to.