Wisconsin rain: Why has there been so much recently?

While heavy rain has impacted portions of the cheese state in a week's time, one viewer posed the question of why this deluge of rain occurred all at once.

Milwaukee weather: Sun returns, cooler days ahead
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Decreasing clouds on Sunday with highs in near 74 lakeside to 77 inland. A beach hazard statement remains in effect through Sunday night. Winds off of the lake will create high waves and strong currents causing dangerous swim conditions.

Milwaukee Weather: Decreasing clouds and cool Sunday

Minor morning fog. Decreasing clouds on Sunday with highs in near 74 lakeside to 77 inland. A beach hazard statement remains in effect through Sunday night. Winds off of the lake will create high waves and strong currents causing dangerous swim conditions.

Milwaukee weather: Rainy and cool weekend
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Widespread rain continues for the first half of Saturday and will gradually decrease later in the afternoon/early evening. A few embedded storms are possible, but non-severe. Additional 0.5 to 1" of rain is possible in areas. Watch out for low-lying water.

Milwaukee Weather: Rainy, gloomy, and breezy Saturday

Widespread rain continues for the first half of Saturday and will gradually decrease later in the afternoon/early evening. A few embedded storms are possible, but non-severe. Additional 0.5 to 1" of rain is possible in areas. Watch out for low-lying water.

Menasha tornado aftermath: Family faces housing issue, high hotel costs

As Menasha families pick up the pieces, one family said they are now facing a second crisis. That is finding an affordable place to stay.

Menasha tornado relief: Pleasant Prairie donation drive, scam warning

Donations are streaming in for those affected by the EF-3 tornado in Menasha earlier this week. But while plenty of people are helping, there are some taking advantage of the situation.

Menasha tornado donation drive and scam warnings
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Donations are streaming in for those affected by the F-3 tornado in Menasha earlier this week. But while plenty of people are helping, there are some taking advantage of the situation.

Milwaukee weather: Rain by the afternoon
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A few embedded storms are possible, but non-severe. Rain could accumulate 1-2". Showers continue into Saturday and gradually decreasing by the afternoon. Dry conditions and sunshine returning on Sunday.

Milwaukee Weather: Dry morning, rain by the afternoon

Muggy Friday with highs near 80F. Dry morning with increasing rain by the afternoon. A few embedded storms are possible, but non-severe. Rain could accumulate 1-2".

Milwaukee weather: Dry and muggy morning
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Muggy Friday with highs near 80F. Dry morning with increasing rain by the afternoon. A few embedded storms are possible, but non-severe. Rain could accumulate 1-2".

Menasha tornado damage, looting concerns
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Menasha police continue to warn people to stay out of the area. An emergency 10 p.m. curfew remains in effect for a fourth night. And now there's another concern: looting.

Wisconsin tornado aftermath: Volunteers and cleanup crews helping

St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Menasha is without power and clean water. Staff and volunteers say that is not stopping them from feeding and serving those impacted the most by Monday’s devastating tornado.

Wisconsin tornado aftermath: Volunteers and cleanup crews helping
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St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Menasha is without power and clean water. Staff and volunteers say that is not stopping them from feeding and serving those impacted the most by Monday’s devastating tornado.

Milwaukee weather: Rain returns Friday
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Warm tonight, then expect increasing clouds Friday morning then rain returning by the afternoon. Steady rain will continue through the night until about midday Saturday. Some southern communities could pick up an inch or so of rain with lesser amounts far north. Sunshine by Sunday with cooler, more comfortable conditions. 

Wisconsin tornado: National Guard requested, debris management

The Winnebago County executive said the Wisconsin National Guard's help has been requested as Fox Valley communities deal with tornado damage.