Storms down several trees in Cudahy: "The tree was down and the fence was gone!"
CUDAHY -- Storms moved through Monday morning, June 22nd -- and left some damage behind in Cudahy.
CUDAHY -- Storms moved through Monday morning, June 22nd -- and left some damage behind in Cudahy.
Southwestern, south central WI hit hard by storms; trees downed, power knocked out
LANCASTER — A thunderstorm carrying high winds knocked down several trees in southern Wisconsin, and also knocked out power to some areas.Numerous trees were downed in Lancaster.
LANCASTER — A thunderstorm carrying high winds knocked down several trees in southern Wisconsin, and also knocked out power to some areas.Numerous trees were downed in Lancaster.
"We went old school:" Power outages impact story time, book check-outs at Franklin Public Library
FRANKLIN -- The first of two expected rounds of storms moved through Monday morning, June 22nd -- and left damage in their wake.
FRANKLIN -- The first of two expected rounds of storms moved through Monday morning, June 22nd -- and left damage in their wake.
Storms lead to wind damage in SE WI, 25,000 without power Monday afternoon
MILWAUKEE -- A line of powerful thunderstorms with strong winds and hail moved through Wisconsin Monday morning, June 22nd -- causing damage in the southern portion of the state.
MILWAUKEE -- A line of powerful thunderstorms with strong winds and hail moved through Wisconsin Monday morning, June 22nd -- causing damage in the southern portion of the state.
Nearly one year later: Tornado caused $18.6 million in damage at UW-Platteville
PLATTEVILLE — A final tally shows a tornado that struck the UW-Platteville campus nearly a year ago caused $18.6 million in damage.The school released the final damage numbers on Tuesday.The tornado hit the campus on June 16, 2014, breaking windows, destroying roofs, downing trees and bending light towers at the sports stadium.
PLATTEVILLE — A final tally shows a tornado that struck the UW-Platteville campus nearly a year ago caused $18.6 million in damage.The school released the final damage numbers on Tuesday.The tornado hit the campus on June 16, 2014, breaking windows, destroying roofs, downing trees and bending light towers at the sports stadium.
Exotic animals 'on the loose' after Tiger Safari near Oklahoma City hit by tornado
TUTTLE, Okla. (WITI) — An exotic zoological park in Oklahoma was hit by a tornado on Wednesday and the owners confirmed some of the exotic animals are "on the loose," according to KFOR.The wildlife park houses leopards, lions, alligators, tigers and other exotic animals.Residents who live near the park have been asked to stay inside.An update came in from the Grady County Sheriff's Office just before 10:30 p.m.
TUTTLE, Okla. (WITI) — An exotic zoological park in Oklahoma was hit by a tornado on Wednesday and the owners confirmed some of the exotic animals are "on the loose," according to KFOR.The wildlife park houses leopards, lions, alligators, tigers and other exotic animals.Residents who live near the park have been asked to stay inside.An update came in from the Grady County Sheriff's Office just before 10:30 p.m.
"This is awareness:" Tornado drill provides opportunity to make sure you have tools to keep you safe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During Severe Weather Awareness Week, a tornado drill was held statewide on Thursday afternoon, April 16th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During Severe Weather Awareness Week, a tornado drill was held statewide on Thursday afternoon, April 16th.
"It's a blessing:" New wave of Red Cross volunteers heads to tornado-striken areas of Illinois
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A truckload filled with supplies and Red Cross volunteers left Milwaukee on Monday April 13th, 2015, for northern Illinois.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A truckload filled with supplies and Red Cross volunteers left Milwaukee on Monday April 13th, 2015, for northern Illinois.
"I feel bad for these people:" Folks finding debris from Illinois tornadoes across southeastern Wisconsin
FAIRDALE, ROCHELLE Ill. (WITI) -- Severe storms moved across the Midwest last Thursday, April 9th, and northern Illinois was hit hard.
FAIRDALE, ROCHELLE Ill. (WITI) -- Severe storms moved across the Midwest last Thursday, April 9th, and northern Illinois was hit hard.
"Nobody knew Fairdale, and now they do:" Picking up the pieces in northern Illinois after EF4 tornado
FAIRDALE, Ill. (WITI) -- Hundreds of volunteers, some from as far away as Ohio and Missouri are helping with tornado recovery efforts in northern Illinois.
FAIRDALE, Ill. (WITI) -- Hundreds of volunteers, some from as far away as Ohio and Missouri are helping with tornado recovery efforts in northern Illinois.
"No words to describe it:" Cleanup begins in town devastated by tornado
FAIRDALE, IL (WITI) -- More than 48 hours after disaster, the cleanup begins.
FAIRDALE, IL (WITI) -- More than 48 hours after disaster, the cleanup begins.
Confirmed: Wicked tornado in northern Illinois given EF-4 rating
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) has given a preliminary rating of an EF-4 (on the Enhanced Fujita Scale) to a tornado that struck several counties in northern Illinois.Below are the facts released by the NWS on Saturday, April 11th:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) has given a preliminary rating of an EF-4 (on the Enhanced Fujita Scale) to a tornado that struck several counties in northern Illinois.Below are the facts released by the NWS on Saturday, April 11th:
"A tragedy to bring people together:" Picking up the pieces in Illinois after devastating tornado
FAIRDALE, IL (WITI) -- Cleanup is well underway in the wake of a deadly Illinois tornado.
FAIRDALE, IL (WITI) -- Cleanup is well underway in the wake of a deadly Illinois tornado.
The Red Cross sends help to tornado victims in northern Illinois, more volunteers standby
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Efforts to help those affected by the devastating tornado that ripped through Illionis on Thursday, are happening right here at home as well.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Efforts to help those affected by the devastating tornado that ripped through Illionis on Thursday, are happening right here at home as well.
"You could see it swirling:" A story of survival in the wake of a deadly Illinois tornado
FAIRDALE, ILLINOIS (WITI) -- Towns destroyed, a tremendous loss, and at least two people are dead.
FAIRDALE, ILLINOIS (WITI) -- Towns destroyed, a tremendous loss, and at least two people are dead.
Watch: Incredible video shows semi truck blown over during storm in Illinois
ROCHELLE, Ill. -- One of the towns hit by a large tornado on Thursday night was Rochelle, Illinois.
ROCHELLE, Ill. -- One of the towns hit by a large tornado on Thursday night was Rochelle, Illinois.
ALL watches, warnings cancelled, strong storms move out over Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WARNING for Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties at 8:00 p.m. Thursday -- to be in effect through 8:30 p.m. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., ALL watches and warnings in effect were CANCELLED by the National Weather Service.A Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch were issued for portions of southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday -- but those were cancelled early.A Flood Warning was issued for Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties earlier Thursday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The National Weather Service issued a TORNADO WARNING for Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties at 8:00 p.m. Thursday -- to be in effect through 8:30 p.m. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., ALL watches and warnings in effect were CANCELLED by the National Weather Service.A Tornado Watch and Severe Thunderstorm Watch were issued for portions of southeastern Wisconsin on Thursday -- but those were cancelled early.A Flood Warning was issued for Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties earlier Thursday.
"On pins and needles:" Restaurant owners hoped they wouldn't suffer weather damage yet again
ELKHORN (WITI) -- Storms moving in from the south and west prompted a Tornado Watch, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and several warnings Thursday, April 9th, including a Tornado Warning that was issued around 8:00 p.m. for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties.
ELKHORN (WITI) -- Storms moving in from the south and west prompted a Tornado Watch, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and several warnings Thursday, April 9th, including a Tornado Warning that was issued around 8:00 p.m. for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth counties.
Lightning strikes believed to have sparked house fires in Mukwonago and Oconomowoc
MUKWONAGO/OCONOMOWOC (WITI) -- Thursday's storms sure packed a punch!
MUKWONAGO/OCONOMOWOC (WITI) -- Thursday's storms sure packed a punch!
Tornado forms on live TV during Oklahoma station’s storm coverage
MOORE, Okla. -- KFOR Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan and helicopter pilot Jon Welsh were on the air as a tornado formed and touched down in Moore, Oklahoma on Wednesday.Moments after Morgan pointed to what he called a "gustnado" of debris, rotating winds from the storm started to cause electrical explosions and other destruction on screen.The tornado destroyed homes, flipped semis on their sides and tore the roof off an elementary school.
MOORE, Okla. -- KFOR Chief Meteorologist Mike Morgan and helicopter pilot Jon Welsh were on the air as a tornado formed and touched down in Moore, Oklahoma on Wednesday.Moments after Morgan pointed to what he called a "gustnado" of debris, rotating winds from the storm started to cause electrical explosions and other destruction on screen.The tornado destroyed homes, flipped semis on their sides and tore the roof off an elementary school.