How visible satellite works
FOX6's Tom Wachs talks about how visible satellite works -- and what we can see when conditions are right.
Storm Spotter Classes for 2025
FOX6's Tom Wachs breaks down what you need to know about the free 2025 Storm Spotter Training.
Can the dew point drop below zero?
FOX6's Tom Wachs answers the question about dew point -- and dropping below zero. It turns out, yes, it can.
Groundhog Day blizzard of 2011 remembered
What a mess on Groundhog Day in 2011. FOX6's Tom Wachs shows you the snowfall totals from that date in Milwaukee history.
What is a tight pressure gradient?
FOX6's Lisa Michaels explains was causing strong winds, which can often lead to a wind advisory.
What is freezing mist? How is it created?
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the concept of freezing mist -- and tells you how it is created.
How does advection fog form?
FOX6 Weather Expert Holly Baker explains what causes advection fog.
How does lake effect snow form?
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist explains the ingredients needed for lake effect snow.
What is a snow squall warning?
FOX6 Weather Expert Stephanie Barichello explains the National Weather Services new snow squall warning -- and why it is so different.
FOX6 Winter Experts Winter Outlook
The FOX6 Weather Experts offer a winter outlook as southeast Wisconsin begins the cold weather months.
Understanding winter weather alerts
FOX6's Tom Wachs reacquaints us with the winter weather alerts we'll expect to see this upcoming season.
How different types of precipitation form
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains how the different types of precipitation form -- as we enter the time of year where more of this is happening.
Why was the thunder so loud?
Thunder is obviously very loud, but sometimes it can be exceptionally loud. FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains how a temperature inversion can really make the thunder go boom.
Southeast Wisconsin weather: Waterspouts forming over Lake Michigan
Waterspouts have been spotted on Lake Michigan on Sunday, Oct. 13. Multiple reports have been coming in and will continue to do so through Monday, Oct, 14 as conditions are favorable for them to form.
Tropical ingredients needed to build a hurricane
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell talks through the key tropical ingredients needed to make a hurricane.
What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the Fujiwhara Effect, a rare phenomenon that is playing out with Hurricane Helene.
Why do the leaves change color in fall?
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains the mechanics of leaves changing color during fall, and how the weather can impact it.
How humidity, evaporation work together
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the relationship between humidity and evaporation.
How waterspouts form
FOX6's Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains how waterspouts are formed.
Why FOX6 cuts into programming
FOX6 took messages and phone calls from viewers upset about the weather team cutting into programming when severe weather hit on Sunday, May 26. FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains why we did what we did.