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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As cold front pushes through, storms possible Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A cold front is expected to push through southeastern Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon, September 1st, bringing with it a possibility of storms, and there is the potential some of these storms could be strong.Temperatures Sunday were in the low to mid 80s, and a wind shift Sunday brought a cold front across the state -- and with it came a chance for thunderstorms.Storms were expected to enter southeastern Wisconsin Sunday afternoon, beginning around 2:00 or 3:00 p.m.The cold front was expected to exit the state around 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. Sunday.FOX6's Rob Haswell says winds should shift to the northwest overnight, and temperatures and dewpoints will drop for Monday -- on the unofficial last day of summer.On Monday, we'll see a northern breeze, and temperatures below average, with sunshine.This Afternoon: Partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms into the evening.

Heat, severe weather threaten H-D 110th celebration

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those in search of motorcycle muscle along the Lake Shore ended up seeing a different kind of muscle on Friday, August 30th -- from Mother Nature.Riders like Lori Sweger and Russel Fletcher say they didn't mind the weather during their celebration, even though it was hot and sticky.Organizers at the Summerfest grounds allowed people to bring in one sealed bottle of water each due to the heat advisory.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain lead to flooding issues in some areas

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Showers and thunderstorms rolled through southeastern Wisconsin Wednesday night, August 21st and Thursday morning.

Woman killed in Menominee County during Wed. night storms

MENOMINEE COUNTY (WITI) -- Wednesday night's storms are being blamed for a death in northern Wisconsin.

Lightning strike damages southbound lanes of US 41

WASHINGTON COUNTY (WITI) -- Washington County Sheriff's officials say the southbound lanes of US 41 north of Sherman Road in the Town of Polk suffered a lightning strike as storms rolled through on Thursday, August 22nd.The call was taken by Sheriff’s dispatchers at 11:18 AM.

Severe weather warnings dropped, conditions to improve this afternoon

JEFFERSON/WAUKESHA COUNTIES (WITI) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) has dropped a thunderstorm warning for east-central Jefferson County and Waukesha County.

Storms roll through the state Wednesday night, some strong

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 Meteorologist Vince Condella on Wednesday night, August 21st was monitoring storms rolling through the state of Wisconsin.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued around 8:30 p.m. for Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha counties.Other watches and warnings were issued Wednesday night for counties to the north, which saw heavy rain and gusty winds.Some areas Wednesday night saw small hail.Wednesday Night: Mild and muggy.

Scattered showers, T-storms possible Sunday night and into Monday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 Meteorologist Vince Condella says we should see scattered showers and possibly, scattered thunderstorms Sunday night, August 11th and Monday.Condella says the areas along or south of the Milwaukee/Madison line have a better chance of seeing the precipitation.The scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue Sunday night and through the day on Monday -- before we see a bit more sunshine in the afternoon Monday.Condella says dewpoints should be in the 60s on Monday, before dropping into the more comfortable 50s later in the work week.A cold front is expected to push through on Monday, cooling temperatures a bit.

Showers, T-storms expected overnight Tuesday into early Wednesday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It could be loud in southeastern Wisconsin early Wednesday morning, August 7th, as storms are expected to move in after midnight.It was a warm and muggy Tuesday, and FOX6 Meteorologist Vince Condella was watching storms in the Plains headed toward Wisconsin.Condella says we could see a few scattered showers and T-storms around 9:00 Tuesday night, but the bulk of the storms will be here after midnight.Condella says some of these storms could be strong, with gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain.