"I have a suitcase packed:" Volunteers ready to help those affected by tornadoes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Forecasters on Monday warned millions to prepare for another round of severe storms -- including widespread tornadoes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Forecasters on Monday warned millions to prepare for another round of severe storms -- including widespread tornadoes.
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!
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.
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.
MISSISSIPPI (WITI) -- Severe weather is popping throughout the southern states on this Monday, April 28th.
Listen, Act & Live! Be prepared for severe weather drills
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Listen, Act and Live!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Listen, Act and Live!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Allenton in Wash. Co. one of hardest hit by Sunday's storms
ALLENTON (WITI) -- Severe weather raced through southeast Wisconsin late Sunday morning, November 17th.
ALLENTON (WITI) -- Severe weather raced through southeast Wisconsin late Sunday morning, November 17th.
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.
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.
Video taken through window captures possible twister's incredible power
(CNN) -- Anthony Khoury and his family were in the living room of their home in Washington, Illinois, on Sunday, November 17th when his father thought he heard a helicopter flying over head.When they turned to look out the window, they saw a tornado barreling through their neighborhood -- one of dozens spawned by a severe weather system that affected several states in the Midwest."Everyone started running downstairs," Khoury said.
(CNN) -- Anthony Khoury and his family were in the living room of their home in Washington, Illinois, on Sunday, November 17th when his father thought he heard a helicopter flying over head.When they turned to look out the window, they saw a tornado barreling through their neighborhood -- one of dozens spawned by a severe weather system that affected several states in the Midwest."Everyone started running downstairs," Khoury said.
Torrential downpours, powerful winds, hail strike southeast Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Severe weather raced through southeast Wisconsin late Sunday morning, November 17th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Severe weather raced through southeast Wisconsin late Sunday morning, November 17th.
Heavy rain causes flash flooding in Milwaukee, Waukesha Cos.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A sudden downpour Saturday afternoon, October 5th, caused pockets of flash flooding in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties.
WAUKESHA (WITI) -- A sudden downpour Saturday afternoon, October 5th, caused pockets of flash flooding in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties.
Tornado strikes Nebraska as winter storm hits Colorado
(CNN) -- Wicked weather dominated much of the American Midwest and westward on Friday.A tornado laden storm shocked the people of Wayne, Nebraska, as afternoon turned to evening.
(CNN) -- Wicked weather dominated much of the American Midwest and westward on Friday.A tornado laden storm shocked the people of Wayne, Nebraska, as afternoon turned to evening.
Storms roll through southeastern WI Thursday night -- some strong
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued Thursday, September 19th for southeastern Wisconsin until midnight.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) -- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued Thursday, September 19th for southeastern Wisconsin until midnight.