Southeast Wisconsin weather: Severe storms, heavy rain possible Monday
The Storm Prediction Center has issued most of southeast Wisconsin under a slight risk for severe storms on Monday.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued most of southeast Wisconsin under a slight risk for severe storms on Monday.
Milwaukee County tornado sirens, upgrade to how alerts are sounded
Milwaukee County officials said new technology will improve its tornado sirens, providing a major upgrade to how it sounds emergency alerts.
Milwaukee County officials said new technology will improve its tornado sirens, providing a major upgrade to how it sounds emergency alerts.
Waterford flooding, some areas still dealing with high water
A week after heavy rain fell across southeast Wisconsin, parts of Waterford are still dealing with floods.
A week after heavy rain fell across southeast Wisconsin, parts of Waterford are still dealing with floods.
Milwaukee area flooding; major projects planned to increase water storage
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District is fast-tracking flood control projects after major storms, aiming to store more water in parks and nearly double capacity, though work will take years.
MMSD flood management improvement projects
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
A Milwaukee fire truck was destroyed in a crash with a suspected drunk driver on Wednesday, as Chief Aaron Lipski says the loss adds urgency to replacing the department’s aging fleet.
Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.
The Isobar | Record tornadoes in WI, IL
It has been one of the most volatile starts to April in Midwest history. Join Chief Meteorologists Rob Haswell (Milwaukee) and Emily Wahls (Chicago), alongside Stephanie Mead (Detroit), for an emergency-level recap of the record-breaking severe weather across the Great Lakes. In this episode, the team breaks down the staggering statistics: Illinois leading the nation with over 80 tornadoes, Wisconsin surpassing its monthly warning records in just two weeks, and Michigan facing critical flooding near the Sheboygan and Croton dams. We discuss the dangers of overnight tornadoes in Ann Arbor and Allen Park, the EF2 and EF3 damage in the Milwaukee suburbs, and the tragic reality of lightning strikes. Beyond the storms, we address "Warning Fatigue" and how to stay prepared when the sirens won't stop. Plus, we celebrate some big personal news for Emily and look ahead to the beautiful "Flower Day" traditions in Detroit and the butterfly tulips of Chicago.
It has been one of the most volatile starts to April in Midwest history. Join Chief Meteorologists Rob Haswell (Milwaukee) and Emily Wahls (Chicago), alongside Stephanie Mead (Detroit), for an emergency-level recap of the record-breaking severe weather across the Great Lakes. In this episode, the team breaks down the staggering statistics: Illinois leading the nation with over 80 tornadoes, Wisconsin surpassing its monthly warning records in just two weeks, and Michigan facing critical flooding near the Sheboygan and Croton dams. We discuss the dangers of overnight tornadoes in Ann Arbor and Allen Park, the EF2 and EF3 damage in the Milwaukee suburbs, and the tragic reality of lightning strikes. Beyond the storms, we address "Warning Fatigue" and how to stay prepared when the sirens won't stop. Plus, we celebrate some big personal news for Emily and look ahead to the beautiful "Flower Day" traditions in Detroit and the butterfly tulips of Chicago.
More flooding for Summit neighborhood
Summit residents are dealing with flooding again near Upper Nemahbin Lake, marking the second time since August that water has filled streets and yards in the area.
Summit residents are dealing with flooding again near Upper Nemahbin Lake, marking the second time since August that water has filled streets and yards in the area.
Summit flooding returns near lake; neighbors seek solutions
Summit residents are dealing with flooding again near Upper Nemahbin Lake, marking the second time since August that water has filled streets and yards in the area.
Summit residents are dealing with flooding again near Upper Nemahbin Lake, marking the second time since August that water has filled streets and yards in the area.
Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary seeks help after recent flooding
A Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary is seeking help after a second flood in less than a year damaged its basement, where founder Jennifer Alvarez cares for 30 special needs cats.
A Menomonee Falls cat sanctuary is seeking help after a second flood in less than a year damaged its basement, where founder Jennifer Alvarez cares for 30 special needs cats.
NWS confirms 7 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Friday storms
The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin on Friday night, April 17.
The National Weather Service confirmed seven tornadoes touched down in southeast Wisconsin on Friday night, April 17.
Fox River overflows in Burlington, flooding streets, basements
After several rounds of thunderstorms dumped inches of rain, Burlington is among the communities across Wisconsin dealing with flooding.
After several rounds of thunderstorms dumped inches of rain, Burlington is among the communities across Wisconsin dealing with flooding.
Wisconsin storm damage: Tornado, flood fallout from Friday weather
Southeast Wisconsin experienced more tornadoes and flooding from severe thunderstorms on Friday night, the final round of an intense week of weather.
Southeast Wisconsin experienced more tornadoes and flooding from severe thunderstorms on Friday night, the final round of an intense week of weather.
Flooding and high river levels throughout SE Wisconsin
Now that the storms have passed, it's flooding and high river levels that are the big concern. FOX6's Andrew Amouzou is in Oak Creek where the Root River has flooded and forced a road closure.
Now that the storms have passed, it's flooding and high river levels that are the big concern. FOX6's Andrew Amouzou is in Oak Creek where the Root River has flooded and forced a road closure.
On the farm following the severe storms
FOX6's Hayley Spitler stopped at a farm in Franklin that suffered damage from Friday's night's severe storms and spoke to the farm's owner.
FOX6's Hayley Spitler stopped at a farm in Franklin that suffered damage from Friday's night's severe storms and spoke to the farm's owner.
Storm damage in Caledonia
Friday's storms left quite the mark across southern and southeastern Wisconsin, including at L and L Farms and Greenhouse in Caledonia.
Friday's storms left quite the mark across southern and southeastern Wisconsin, including at L and L Farms and Greenhouse in Caledonia.
Farmstead damage in Franklin
FOX6's Hayley Spitler is in Franklin on Saturday morning, April 18, getting a daylight look at the damage from last night's storms.
FOX6's Hayley Spitler is in Franklin on Saturday morning, April 18, getting a daylight look at the damage from last night's storms.
SE Wisconsin storms cause widespread damage, flood watches remain
Southeast Wisconsin experienced another round of severe weather Friday following storms that brought wind, rain, hail, flash floods and, in some areas, tornadoes earlier this week. Follow the latest updates below.
Southeast Wisconsin experienced another round of severe weather Friday following storms that brought wind, rain, hail, flash floods and, in some areas, tornadoes earlier this week. Follow the latest updates below.
Fox River flood level: Waukesha, Burlington areas monitoring
In both the Waukesha and Burlington areas, officials are monitoring the Fox River flood level on Friday as another round of rain and severe weather rolls in.
In both the Waukesha and Burlington areas, officials are monitoring the Fox River flood level on Friday as another round of rain and severe weather rolls in.
Typhoon Sinlaku latest: Coast Guard searching Pacific Ocean for 6 people after losing contact with boat
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for six people after losing contact with their disabled boat off the coast of Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku.
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for six people after losing contact with their disabled boat off the coast of Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku.