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.
'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.