National Weather Service Chicago confirms tornado Sunday in Grayslake, Illinois
GRAYSLAKE, Illinois -- After assessing damage on Monday, August 3rd from storms that rolled through Wisconsin and into Illinois on Sunday, the National Weather Service has now confirmed a tornado in Illinois.On Twitter Monday, the National Weather Service said storm damage in the Grayslake, Illinois area is tornado damage.A National Weather Service Survey Team was on site Monday.No EF rating has been assigned to this tornado yet.The storms Sunday led to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings beginning Sunday evening in southeastern Wisconsin.There were Tornado Warnings in Chicago on Sunday night:CLICK HERE for more on this story via WGN.Meanwhile, one person was killed and at least 15 were injured Sunday when hail and high winds uprooted a tent at a festival west of Chicago, authorities said.The incident happened at around 2:40 p.m. local time (3:40 p.m. ET) at the Prairie Fest in Wood Dale, Illinois.Organizers of Lollapalooza said Sunday afternoon in a news released they'd be shutting down the music festival for "a short period" due to the weather.
GRAYSLAKE, Illinois -- After assessing damage on Monday, August 3rd from storms that rolled through Wisconsin and into Illinois on Sunday, the National Weather Service has now confirmed a tornado in Illinois.On Twitter Monday, the National Weather Service said storm damage in the Grayslake, Illinois area is tornado damage.A National Weather Service Survey Team was on site Monday.No EF rating has been assigned to this tornado yet.The storms Sunday led to a Severe Thunderstorm Watch and several Severe Thunderstorm Warnings beginning Sunday evening in southeastern Wisconsin.There were Tornado Warnings in Chicago on Sunday night:CLICK HERE for more on this story via WGN.Meanwhile, one person was killed and at least 15 were injured Sunday when hail and high winds uprooted a tent at a festival west of Chicago, authorities said.The incident happened at around 2:40 p.m. local time (3:40 p.m. ET) at the Prairie Fest in Wood Dale, Illinois.Organizers of Lollapalooza said Sunday afternoon in a news released they'd be shutting down the music festival for "a short period" due to the weather.
Officials confirm fire at Port Washington home was result of lightning strike during storms
PORT WASHINGTON -- It was a wild afternoon and evening on Sunday, August 2nd, as strong-to-severe storms pushed across the state and into southeastern Wisconsin.
PORT WASHINGTON -- It was a wild afternoon and evening on Sunday, August 2nd, as strong-to-severe storms pushed across the state and into southeastern Wisconsin.
High winds, heavy rain cause storm damage throughout southeast Wisconsin
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Strong storms swept through southeast Wisconsin Saturday afternoon, leaving some without power and saddling others with big cleanups.There is varying degrees of storm damage across parts of our viewing area, but most of the folks we've spoken with today say they experienced very strong winds.It started as the kind of summery Saturday you want to spend outdoors.
WALWORTH COUNTY -- Strong storms swept through southeast Wisconsin Saturday afternoon, leaving some without power and saddling others with big cleanups.There is varying degrees of storm damage across parts of our viewing area, but most of the folks we've spoken with today say they experienced very strong winds.It started as the kind of summery Saturday you want to spend outdoors.
Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center: State of Emergency in Columbus after storms Monday
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- The Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center has issued a report on storm damage that occurred as storms, some of them strong to severe, moved through overnight and into Monday morning, July 13th.Clean-up is underway after a line of powerful thunderstorms with heavy rains and strong winds moved through Wisconsin.The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado warnings for Dodge and Outagamie counties.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- The Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center has issued a report on storm damage that occurred as storms, some of them strong to severe, moved through overnight and into Monday morning, July 13th.Clean-up is underway after a line of powerful thunderstorms with heavy rains and strong winds moved through Wisconsin.The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado warnings for Dodge and Outagamie counties.
National Weather Service: No reports of tornado touchdowns after warning issued for Iowa County
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Clean up continues Tuesday, July 14th after a line of powerful thunderstorms with heavy rains and strong winds and hail moved through Wisconsin Monday morning and early evening.Monday night’s storms produced mainly strong winds and hail causing downed trees and power lines.There were no reports of injuries.Here is the latest update from the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center:Columbia County:
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN -- Clean up continues Tuesday, July 14th after a line of powerful thunderstorms with heavy rains and strong winds and hail moved through Wisconsin Monday morning and early evening.Monday night’s storms produced mainly strong winds and hail causing downed trees and power lines.There were no reports of injuries.Here is the latest update from the Wisconsin Emergency Operations Center:Columbia County:
National Weather Service: Spotters reported four tornado touchdowns in NE Wisconsin
SHAWANO -- A line of tornadoes moved across northeastern Wisconsin Monday, July 6th -- causing some damage in the rural area.The National Weather Service in Green Bay says spotters reported four tornado touchdowns in a line stretching about 50 miles Monday evening.Weather service meteorologist Rich Mamrosh says some home and barn damage was reported, but no deaths or injuries.Mamrosh says the tornadoes were unusual because they were not associated with lightning.Sheriff's offices say crews are surveying damage in Oconto, Shawano and Waupaca counties.In western Wisconsin, up to 7 inches of rain caused flooding problems in the River Falls area early Monday.
SHAWANO -- A line of tornadoes moved across northeastern Wisconsin Monday, July 6th -- causing some damage in the rural area.The National Weather Service in Green Bay says spotters reported four tornado touchdowns in a line stretching about 50 miles Monday evening.Weather service meteorologist Rich Mamrosh says some home and barn damage was reported, but no deaths or injuries.Mamrosh says the tornadoes were unusual because they were not associated with lightning.Sheriff's offices say crews are surveying damage in Oconto, Shawano and Waupaca counties.In western Wisconsin, up to 7 inches of rain caused flooding problems in the River Falls area early Monday.
Red Cross volunteers from Milwaukee headed to Illinois to help those affected by storms
MILWAUKEE -- Severe storms with powerful winds, hail, and even tornadoes caused damages across several states in the Midwest on Monday, June 22nd -- and the Red Cross is assisting those affected.
MILWAUKEE -- Severe storms with powerful winds, hail, and even tornadoes caused damages across several states in the Midwest on Monday, June 22nd -- and the Red Cross is assisting those affected.
At peak of storms, 25K without power: "One of the most significant (outages) this storm season"
GLENDALE -- Storms that pushed through Monday morning, June 22nd left a mess in their path, as high winds downed trees across southern Wisconsin.
GLENDALE -- Storms that pushed through Monday morning, June 22nd left a mess in their path, as high winds downed trees across southern Wisconsin.
"They really love playing:" Parents pleased storms stayed away Monday night so kids could play ball
WIND LAKE -- Storms pushed through on Monday morning, June 22nd -- leaving damage in their wake in some areas, and thousands without power.
WIND LAKE -- Storms pushed through on Monday morning, June 22nd -- leaving damage in their wake in some areas, and thousands without power.
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.