Remembering the Peshtigo fire, the night Wisconsin burned
Before Chicago’s famous blaze, Wisconsin faced its own inferno. The 1871 Peshtigo Fire killed over 1,200 people and remains America’s deadliest wildfire.
Before Chicago’s famous blaze, Wisconsin faced its own inferno. The 1871 Peshtigo Fire killed over 1,200 people and remains America’s deadliest wildfire.
Difference between equinox and equilux
Mallory Conlon, a Yerkes Observatory outreach astronomer, joined Wisconsin Weather Experts to discuss Thursday's equilux.
Mallory Conlon, a Yerkes Observatory outreach astronomer, joined Wisconsin Weather Experts to discuss Thursday's equilux.
Blood Moon Alert: September’s corn moon eclipse overseas
A total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon will occur on Sept 7, turning the Moon red in skies over Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia. Full timeline, visibility regions, and how to watch from the U.S.
A total lunar eclipse of the full Corn Moon will occur on Sept 7, turning the Moon red in skies over Europe, Africa, Asia & Australia. Full timeline, visibility regions, and how to watch from the U.S.
Meteorological Fall starts before Astronomical Fall
Meteorologist Lisa Michaels explains the difference between Meteorological Fall and Astronomical Fall.
Meteorologist Lisa Michaels explains the difference between Meteorological Fall and Astronomical Fall.
Dust Storms: From Arizona haboobs to Wisconsin’s dusty past
A massive haboob hit Phoenix, knocking out power and grounding flights, but dust storms aren’t just a desert threat. Wisconsin once saw Dust Bowl soil darken its skies and coat Lake Michigan beaches.
A massive haboob hit Phoenix, knocking out power and grounding flights, but dust storms aren’t just a desert threat. Wisconsin once saw Dust Bowl soil darken its skies and coat Lake Michigan beaches.
Wisconsin severe weather: Risk of heavy rain, flooding, and storms
Severe storms and heavy rain could bring flash flooding to Wisconsin this weekend. Expect damaging winds, hail, travel delays and event disruptions before drier weather returns midweek.
Severe storms and heavy rain could bring flash flooding to Wisconsin this weekend. Expect damaging winds, hail, travel delays and event disruptions before drier weather returns midweek.
What is corn sweat? Southeast Wisconsin feeling the heat
Corn sweat happens when plants absorb liquid water from the ground, then release it from the leaves as water vapor into the atmosphere.
Corn sweat happens when plants absorb liquid water from the ground, then release it from the leaves as water vapor into the atmosphere.
Sky conditions: What do they mean?
FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels talks through what it means when you hear partly cloudy or partly sunny -- and all the sky conditions.
FOX6 Meteorologist Lisa Michaels talks through what it means when you hear partly cloudy or partly sunny -- and all the sky conditions.
Wildfire smoke and a warm inversion layer
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the weather phenomenon that kept all that Canadian wildfire smoke close to the ground.
FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the weather phenomenon that kept all that Canadian wildfire smoke close to the ground.
What are Asperitas clouds?
FOX6's Tom Wachs explains a cloud formation that has caught the attention of our viewers. Check out Asperitas clouds.
FOX6's Tom Wachs explains a cloud formation that has caught the attention of our viewers. Check out Asperitas clouds.
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.