Hurricane Katrina: What happened on Aug. 29, 2005
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans, causing levee breaches that sparked massive flooding, displacing thousands. The natural disaster exposed flaws in the federal government’s response and the media’s coverage of the tragedy.
Milwaukee flood recovery update, deadline reminders for residents
Milwaukee leaders provided an update Friday on the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts and to remind residents of approaching deadlines.
Milwaukee leaders provided an update Friday on the city’s ongoing flood recovery efforts and to remind residents of approaching deadlines.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
Fog and a few spotty showers may slow the start of Friday, but the weekend looks dry, sunny, and comfortable with highs in the 70s.
Fog and a few spotty showers may slow the start of Friday, but the weekend looks dry, sunny, and comfortable with highs in the 70s.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Mostly clear with patchy fog possible overnight. Temperatures dropping into the upper 40s to low 50s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Friday with a slight chance for an afternoon/evening rain shower. Highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Mostly clear with patchy fog possible overnight. Temperatures dropping into the upper 40s to low 50s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Friday with a slight chance for an afternoon/evening rain shower. Highs in the mid-to-upper 60s.
20 years ago, the National Weather Service issued its most chilling warning ever
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
The National Weather Service warned of severe destruction and uninhabitable conditions ahead of Hurricane Katrina's landfall.
Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Mostly clear tonight with patchy fog overnight. Temperatures will drop into the 50s later this evening and settle in the upper 40s to low 50s overnight. Increasing clouds on Friday with a few rain showers possible later in the day. Highs in the 60s in most areas.
Mostly clear tonight with patchy fog overnight. Temperatures will drop into the 50s later this evening and settle in the upper 40s to low 50s overnight. Increasing clouds on Friday with a few rain showers possible later in the day. Highs in the 60s in most areas.
Wisconsin Weather Experts | August 28, 2025
Wisconsin's Weather Experts have the latest statewide forecast, extended outlook and more.
Wisconsin's Weather Experts have the latest statewide forecast, extended outlook and more.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
The weekend brings a stretch of fair, dry weather which will be perfect for outdoor plans, even if it feels a little more like Autumn than August.
The weekend brings a stretch of fair, dry weather which will be perfect for outdoor plans, even if it feels a little more like Autumn than August.
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.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder move through Thursday morning with a cold front, then skies clear by the afternoon.
Scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder move through Thursday morning with a cold front, then skies clear by the afternoon.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Scattered showers and a few t-storms are possible overnight with temperatures dropping through the 60s. A few widely scattered showers and t-storms are possible before 10am on Thursday, otherwise a brisk NE wind will kick in later in the day.
Scattered showers and a few t-storms are possible overnight with temperatures dropping through the 60s. A few widely scattered showers and t-storms are possible before 10am on Thursday, otherwise a brisk NE wind will kick in later in the day.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Increasing clouds tonight with scattered showers and t-storms overnight. Temperatures in the 60s. Morning scattered showers and t-storms on Thursday. Temperatures could reach the 70s briefly midday but will drop through the 60s later in the afternoon.
Increasing clouds tonight with scattered showers and t-storms overnight. Temperatures in the 60s. Morning scattered showers and t-storms on Thursday. Temperatures could reach the 70s briefly midday but will drop through the 60s later in the afternoon.
Wisconsin Weather Experts track the high temperature trend in southeast Wisconsin
Wisconsin's Weather Experts are paying close attention to the high temperature trend in southeast Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's Weather Experts are paying close attention to the high temperature trend in southeast Wisconsin.
Milwaukee recycling collection resumes Aug. 28; other services still impacted
The City of Milwaukee says recycling collection will resume on Thursday, Aug. 28 following severe flooding that slammed the city.
The City of Milwaukee says recycling collection will resume on Thursday, Aug. 28 following severe flooding that slammed the city.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Showers and a few thunderstorms overnight into Thursday, with lingering light rain possible for the Thursday morning commute.
Showers and a few thunderstorms overnight into Thursday, with lingering light rain possible for the Thursday morning commute.
Wisconsin floods: Evers requests disaster declaration from Trump
Wisconsin Gov. Evers formally requested a disaster declaration from President Trump in response to severe storms and floods that caused significant damage.
Wisconsin Gov. Evers formally requested a disaster declaration from President Trump in response to severe storms and floods that caused significant damage.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
Patchy fog in some spots Wednesday morning, then scattered showers and a few thunderstorms overnight into Thursday, with lingering light rain possible for the Thursday morning commute.
Patchy fog in some spots Wednesday morning, then scattered showers and a few thunderstorms overnight into Thursday, with lingering light rain possible for the Thursday morning commute.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Mostly clear and crisp overnight with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. T-Storm chances return late on Wednesday night.
Mostly clear and crisp overnight with temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s by sunrise. Increasing clouds on Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. T-Storm chances return late on Wednesday night.