NWS confirms 6 southeast Wisconsin tornadoes from Tuesday storms
The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on April 14.
The National Weather Service confirmed six tornadoes touched down during multiple rounds of severe storms in southeast Wisconsin on April 14.
Milwaukee flooding: Sewer overflow underway, recovery continues
Milwaukee leaders said, because of the sheer volume of water, no amount of preparation could have prevented the recent localized street flooding.
Milwaukee leaders said, because of the sheer volume of water, no amount of preparation could have prevented the recent localized street flooding.
Wisconsin DNR private well contamination reminders amid rain, floods
The Wisconsin DNR said heavy rain and flooding, which have impacted communities across the state this week, could contaminate private wells.
The Wisconsin DNR said heavy rain and flooding, which have impacted communities across the state this week, could contaminate private wells.
Wisconsin Weather Experts: More tornadoes, flash flooding
Strong to severe storms tour across Wisconsin again Wednesday with tornadoes and flash flooding. The Wisconsin weather experts look ahead to another round of severe weather expected on Friday.
Strong to severe storms tour across Wisconsin again Wednesday with tornadoes and flash flooding. The Wisconsin weather experts look ahead to another round of severe weather expected on Friday.
Open Record: Take Shelter Now
This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn ask FOX6 Weather Expert Rob Haswell how weather warnings have changed and why you should never rely on sirens alone.
This week on Open Record, FOX6's Carl Deffenbaugh and Bryan Polcyn ask FOX6 Weather Expert Rob Haswell how weather warnings have changed and why you should never rely on sirens alone.
Weather webcast with meteorologist Stephanie Barichello
We get a break from the storms on Thursday and start to dry out, although flooding continues to be an issue. Storms, possibly severe, will return later on Friday.
We get a break from the storms on Thursday and start to dry out, although flooding continues to be an issue. Storms, possibly severe, will return later on Friday.
Man dies, likely struck by lightning in Waukesha; walking through parking lot
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
A man has died after possibly being struck by lightning in Waukesha on Wednesday night, April 15.
Milwaukee flooding: Cars stuck in high water, roads closed
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Flooding caused road closures and left vehicles stranded in Milwaukee on Thursday morning, April 16.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
An active and moisture-rich pattern continues across southern Wisconsin, with periods of showers and thunderstorms lingering into today along with ongoing flooding concerns.
An active and moisture-rich pattern continues across southern Wisconsin, with periods of showers and thunderstorms lingering into today along with ongoing flooding concerns.
Milwaukee area flooding forces closures, safety alerts
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding forced a full southbound I-43 closure at Becher, with a northbound closure expected at Holt as officials warned drivers and Marquette University issued campus alerts on Wednesday, April 15.
Milwaukee area flooding; freeway closures Wednesday, drivers urged to stay off roads
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Flooding across Milwaukee County led to multiple freeway closures, with officials warning drivers are getting stranded and urging people to stay off the roads if possible on Wednesday, April 15.
Wisconsin severe weather: Potentially dangerous storms Wednesday night
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Strong to severe t-storms will move through southeastern Wisconsin through 1 a.m. on Thursday. Strong winds, hail and isolated tornadoes are possible. The main threat will be heavy/flooding rain. The severity of these storms is NOT expected to be like what we saw on Tuesday night, however, some severe storms are possible. Again, heavy rain is the main threat with 1-2" of rain likely. Scattered t-storms will also be possible on Thursday morning, ending by noon.
Wisconsin severe weather; State of emergency declared by Gov. Evers
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Gov. Tony Evers signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency as communities across the state recover from severe storms, power outages, record rainfall, and flooding.
Storm damage cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Strong winds caused widespread damage in Racine County, including downed trees and damaged homes.
Racine County storm damage leaves cleanup underway in Waterford
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Strong winds in Racine County knocked down trees and damaged homes, with cleanup underway in Waterford as residents rush to secure properties before more storms arrive.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI until 7am Thursday Severe t-storms are possible from roughly 7pm-1am. Heavy rain, hail and wind are the main threats, however an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. 1-2" of rain expected with additional flooding possible.
Flood Watch ALL OF SE WI until 7am Thursday Severe t-storms are possible from roughly 7pm-1am. Heavy rain, hail and wind are the main threats, however an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. 1-2" of rain expected with additional flooding possible.
Surveying storm damage in Waukesha County
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
FOX6's Abril Preciado and Bret Lemoine surveyed damage from severe weather in Waukesha County on Wednesday, April 15.
MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
The Deep Tunnel is at 77% capacity due to heavy rain, prompting MMSD to ask residents to limit water usage to prevent overflows and basement backups.
Wisconsin heavy rainfall; MMSD's effort to prevent sewer overflows
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is urging residents to limit their water use, to prevent sewer overflows.
Weather Webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Another round of thunderstorms with heavy rain, and possibly gusty wind and hail, expected tonight into Thursday morning. Drying out later Thursday then another line of storms moves in Friday evening into Saturday morning. That line could also be severe. Finally, a dry and somewhat cooler stretch Sunday into early next week.
Another round of thunderstorms with heavy rain, and possibly gusty wind and hail, expected tonight into Thursday morning. Drying out later Thursday then another line of storms moves in Friday evening into Saturday morning. That line could also be severe. Finally, a dry and somewhat cooler stretch Sunday into early next week.