What is a microburst?
FOX6 meteorologist Lisa Michaels explains what a microburst is and how it can cause quite a bit of damage in a short amount of time.
FOX6 meteorologist Lisa Michaels explains what a microburst is and how it can cause quite a bit of damage in a short amount of time.
Climate change and sleep: New study links hot nights to sleep apnea risk
A new study reveals rising nighttime temperatures from climate change increase the risk of sleep apnea by 45%. Learn how heat affects sleep, health, & productivity as well as how to protect your rest.
A new study reveals rising nighttime temperatures from climate change increase the risk of sleep apnea by 45%. Learn how heat affects sleep, health, & productivity as well as how to protect your rest.
Dew point vs. relative humidity
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the difference between dew point and relative humidity.
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the difference between dew point and relative humidity.
How does ground-level ozone form?
FOX6 Chief Tom Wachs explains how ground-level ozone forms.
FOX6 Chief Tom Wachs explains how ground-level ozone forms.
Remembering the Barneveld tornado from 1984
FOX6's Tom Wachs talks about the 1984 Barneveld tornado.
FOX6's Tom Wachs talks about the 1984 Barneveld tornado.
What is a cap?
FOX6's Tom Wachs explains what a cap is, and how it can prevent thunderstorms from forming.
FOX6's Tom Wachs explains what a cap is, and how it can prevent thunderstorms from forming.
How visible satellite works
FOX6's Tom Wachs talks about how visible satellite works -- and what we can see when conditions are right.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.