'God is with us' -- A symbol of hope found among tornado debris in Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (WITI) -- As a tornado barreled through south Oklahoma City and Moore on Wednesday evening, March 25th, many residents were seeking shelter.After the storm passed, many of those residents realized the extent of the damage done to their property and neighborhoods.While damage and debris is usually a disheartening sight, some people are finding hope in a broken power pole.
OKLAHOMA CITY (WITI) -- As a tornado barreled through south Oklahoma City and Moore on Wednesday evening, March 25th, many residents were seeking shelter.After the storm passed, many of those residents realized the extent of the damage done to their property and neighborhoods.While damage and debris is usually a disheartening sight, some people are finding hope in a broken power pole.
One year ago, they were worshipping in the midst of devastation; New London church remembers tornado
NEW LONDON (WITI) -- A New London church was severely damaged by a tornado one year ago.
NEW LONDON (WITI) -- A New London church was severely damaged by a tornado one year ago.
Heavy rain soaks parts of southeast Wisconsin, submerges cars in St. Francis
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Heavy rain soaked parts of southeast Wisconsin Friday evening, August 1st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Heavy rain soaked parts of southeast Wisconsin Friday evening, August 1st.
"All of a sudden, the trees just went wild:" Wicked winds uproot tree in Waukesha neighborhood
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- Some homeowners in Waukesha County say they feel lucky the damage was not worse after wicked winds whipped through their neighborhoods Tuesday evening, July 29th."All of the sudden, the trees just went wild.
WAUKESHA CO. (WITI) -- Some homeowners in Waukesha County say they feel lucky the damage was not worse after wicked winds whipped through their neighborhoods Tuesday evening, July 29th."All of the sudden, the trees just went wild.
Storms Tuesday evening prompt Severe Thunderstorm Warning, lead to damage in some areas
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Storms that rolled through on Tuesday evening, July 29th triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and left 2,000 people without power.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- Storms that rolled through on Tuesday evening, July 29th triggered a Severe Thunderstorm Warning and left 2,000 people without power.
"We think that's a sign:" Kenosha home has major wind damage but one item remains untouched
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The National Weather Service says a cluster of thunderstorms strengthened over southeast Wisconsin late Saturday, July 12th -- and one turned severe in Kenosha.
KENOSHA CO. (WITI) -- The National Weather Service says a cluster of thunderstorms strengthened over southeast Wisconsin late Saturday, July 12th -- and one turned severe in Kenosha.
A looming deadline: Folks waiting for proof of power outage from We Energies for food stamp benefits
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Emergency food stamp benefits are available to folks who were affected by power outages after storms pushed through on June 30th -- but there's now an additional step folks must take to qualify.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Emergency food stamp benefits are available to folks who were affected by power outages after storms pushed through on June 30th -- but there's now an additional step folks must take to qualify.
"It's a miracle:" Woman says she's lucky to be alive after tornado touched down in Dodgeville
DODGEVILLE (WITI) -- The road to recovery continues after a tornado tore through Dodgeville last week.
DODGEVILLE (WITI) -- The road to recovery continues after a tornado tore through Dodgeville last week.
We Energies: Power restoration taking longer than normal because of the extensive damage
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- We Energies crews have restored service to more than 108,000 customers since powerful storms rocked southeastern Wisconsin since Monday evening, June 30th.
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN (WITI) -- We Energies crews have restored service to more than 108,000 customers since powerful storms rocked southeastern Wisconsin since Monday evening, June 30th.
"We are all patiently waiting:" Thousands still in the dark after Monday's strong storms
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Strong storms pushed across the state on Monday evening, June 30th, and there wasn't much calm after them.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Strong storms pushed across the state on Monday evening, June 30th, and there wasn't much calm after them.
Power outage leads to medical issue: Teen who suffers from asthma taken to the hospital
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies officials say after Monday night's strong storms, 120,000 customers were without power -- and some of those could be in the dark for awhile.We Energies crews have restored service to more than 108,000 customers since Monday night.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies officials say after Monday night's strong storms, 120,000 customers were without power -- and some of those could be in the dark for awhile.We Energies crews have restored service to more than 108,000 customers since Monday night.
Where to go with all that storm debris? Pewaukee Recycling Center is staying open late
PEWAUKEE/WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Strong storms that pushed through on Monday evening and Monday night, June 30th pulled down trees across the FOX6 viewing area.
PEWAUKEE/WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- Strong storms that pushed through on Monday evening and Monday night, June 30th pulled down trees across the FOX6 viewing area.
Colfax tornado causes more than $1 million in damage to schools & athletic complex
COLFAX (AP) — A weak tornado that struck last week caused more than $1 million in damage to Colfax schools and the district's athletic complex.The Chippewa Herald reports the tornado touched down briefly twice Friday before reaching the building housing the elementary, middle and high schools.Besides causing significant roof damage to the building, the tornado also took out two storage sheds in the athletic complex as well as damaging fences, dugouts, bleachers, grounds and trees.A couple of big vent covers were ripped off the school roof, leaving holes for rain to pour into the building.
COLFAX (AP) — A weak tornado that struck last week caused more than $1 million in damage to Colfax schools and the district's athletic complex.The Chippewa Herald reports the tornado touched down briefly twice Friday before reaching the building housing the elementary, middle and high schools.Besides causing significant roof damage to the building, the tornado also took out two storage sheds in the athletic complex as well as damaging fences, dugouts, bleachers, grounds and trees.A couple of big vent covers were ripped off the school roof, leaving holes for rain to pour into the building.
Captured on camera: Time-lapse video shows wicked weather hitting Chicago
CHICAGO (WGN) -- When the storms raced through our Chicago, our Tribune partners at WGN captured an amazing time-lapse video (just :30 long) of the severe weather event.
CHICAGO (WGN) -- When the storms raced through our Chicago, our Tribune partners at WGN captured an amazing time-lapse video (just :30 long) of the severe weather event.
"Very fast-moving thunderstorm" drops brief, weak tornado in western Wisconsin village of Colfax Friday
COLFAX (AP) — A weak tornado struck the western Wisconsin village of Colfax on Friday, June 27th, downing trees, tearing roofs off homes and knocking out power.Police Chief Bill Anderson tells The Associated Press the brief tornado struck without warning "right on main street" around 3:15 p.m. Friday.Anderson says the tornado damaged a gas station and tore roofs off some houses, but only one family was displaced.
COLFAX (AP) — A weak tornado struck the western Wisconsin village of Colfax on Friday, June 27th, downing trees, tearing roofs off homes and knocking out power.Police Chief Bill Anderson tells The Associated Press the brief tornado struck without warning "right on main street" around 3:15 p.m. Friday.Anderson says the tornado damaged a gas station and tore roofs off some houses, but only one family was displaced.
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.