Understanding winter weather alerts
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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
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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?
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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
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FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell talks through the key tropical ingredients needed to make a hurricane.

What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
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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?
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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
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FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains the relationship between humidity and evaporation.

How waterspouts form
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FOX6's Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains how waterspouts are formed.

Why FOX6 cuts into programming
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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.

How Northern Lights form
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FOX6's Lisa Michaels explains how the Northern Lights form -- and how you could seen them early Saturday, May 11, 2024.

Not all tornado warnings are created equal
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Tornado warnings are serious, but they also need to be taken in context. FOX6 Meteorologist Tom Wachs explains.

How does frost form?
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FOX6 Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell explains how frost forms.

Spring Weather Special
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The FOX6 Weather Experts talk through all that spring has to offer us -- from warmer days and sunny skies to severe weather.

2024 Solar eclipse as seen from southeast Wisconsin
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The 2024 solar eclipse as seen in southeast Wisconsin was not complete. However, it did not disappoint. At 90.8%, the eclipse enamored those who saw it in person. This FOX6 News special presentation shared the images and emotions of this day.

What is Lee Cyclogenesis?
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FOX6's Tom Wachs explains what Lee Cyclogenesis is.

What is the FOX Model?
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FOX Weather Expert Tom Wachs explains the value of the FOX Model for our team -- and our viewers.

One month to solar eclipse
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It's one month until the total solar eclipse in North America. FOX6's Stephanie Barichello explains what we'll see in southeast Wisconsin -- and how you can catch a glimpse of this eclipse.

Greatest 24-hour temp change in Milwaukee history
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We went from temps in the 70s to temps in the teens in a matter of hours. FOX6's Stephanie Barichello breaks it all down.

Feb. 8, 2024 tornadoes; look at the data
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FOX6 Weather Expert Tom Wachs takes a closer look at the data associated with a pair of tornadoes that hit southeast Wisconsin on Feb. 8, 2024.