Heavy rain, wildfire smoke and potential mosquito invasion
The Wisconsin Weather Experts look at the heavy rain this week in Wisconsin and why we haven't seen river flooding yet. Air Quality Alerts continue and the forecast is perfect for an invasion of mosquitoes!
The Wisconsin Weather Experts look at the heavy rain this week in Wisconsin and why we haven't seen river flooding yet. Air Quality Alerts continue and the forecast is perfect for an invasion of mosquitoes!
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Temperatures will cool with highs near 70 inland and 60s lakeside Wednesday but warm back to near 80 inland for Thursday.
Temperatures will cool with highs near 70 inland and 60s lakeside Wednesday but warm back to near 80 inland for Thursday.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
More rain for Wednesday morning but we dry up by the afternoon and stay dry into Thursday.
More rain for Wednesday morning but we dry up by the afternoon and stay dry into Thursday.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Strong t-storms are possible between 7-10pm tonight. Rainy overnight through noon on Wednesday. Over 1" of rain is possible. Smoky on Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 60s near the lake, 70s inland.
Strong t-storms are possible between 7-10pm tonight. Rainy overnight through noon on Wednesday. Over 1" of rain is possible. Smoky on Wednesday afternoon with highs in the 60s near the lake, 70s inland.
Here are the new U.S. lightning capitals based on 2024 data
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
The latest annual lightning report reveals the latest lightning capitals across the U.S.
Lake safety and beach hazard statements
Wisconsin's Weather Experts talk more closely about beach hazard statements and why they are so important.
Wisconsin's Weather Experts talk more closely about beach hazard statements and why they are so important.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
A slow-moving cold front will kick off a line of strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds will be the primary threat, but some isolated large hail is possible.
A slow-moving cold front will kick off a line of strong to severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Gusty winds will be the primary threat, but some isolated large hail is possible.
Weather webcast with Holly Baker
Increasing clouds, windy and warm on Tuesday. Still smoky at times. AVOID SWIMMING IN LAKE MICHIGAN on Tuesday. Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected.
Increasing clouds, windy and warm on Tuesday. Still smoky at times. AVOID SWIMMING IN LAKE MICHIGAN on Tuesday. Life-threatening waves and rip currents are expected.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Smoky skies overnight with temperatures in the 60s. Mostly cloudy, windy, warm and humid on Tuesday. Highs in the mid-80s. Dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan on Tuesday. T-Storms will move in during the afternoon and evening. Rain continues through midday on Wednesday.
Smoky skies overnight with temperatures in the 60s. Mostly cloudy, windy, warm and humid on Tuesday. Highs in the mid-80s. Dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan on Tuesday. T-Storms will move in during the afternoon and evening. Rain continues through midday on Wednesday.
Huge Sahara dust cloud to impact Florida, Louisiana, and more this week
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
A wide-reaching Sahara dust plume is sweeping across the Caribbean and expected to impact parts of the southern US this week. Here’s how it could affect health, skies, and hurricane season.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Smoky skies tonight with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan on Tuesday. Windy and warm with highs in the mid-80s. Strong to severe t-storms are possible late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.
Smoky skies tonight with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Dangerous swimming conditions on Lake Michigan on Tuesday. Windy and warm with highs in the mid-80s. Strong to severe t-storms are possible late Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night.
NHC tracking first potential tropical system of 2025 off Florida's eastern coast
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the first area for potential tropical development for the 2025 season off Florida's eastern coast.
Wisconsin Weather Experts | June 2, 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.
Italy’s Mt. Etna erupts causing massive ash cloud, sends tourists fleeing
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.
Mount Etna in Italy erupted on Monday, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the air as tourists fled from the area.
Weather webcast with Stephanie Barichello
Mostly sunny Monday with temperatures reaching the low 80s by the afternoon. Wildfire smoke could reach the surface by afternoon/evening.
Mostly sunny Monday with temperatures reaching the low 80s by the afternoon. Wildfire smoke could reach the surface by afternoon/evening.
Weather webcast with Lisa Michaels
Mostly sunny Monday with temperatures reaching the low 80s by the afternoon. Wildfire smoke could reach the surface by afternoon/evening.
Mostly sunny Monday with temperatures reaching the low 80s by the afternoon. Wildfire smoke could reach the surface by afternoon/evening.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
Northern Lights are possible overnight with temperatures around 50. Smoky, breezy and warm on Monday. Highs temperatures around 80.
Northern Lights are possible overnight with temperatures around 50. Smoky, breezy and warm on Monday. Highs temperatures around 80.
Weather Webcast with Chief Meteorologist Tom Wachs
The Northern Lights are still possible tonight, however, confidence is a little lower given that the solar storm hit Earth earlier than expected. Wildfire smoke could also be an issue in our skies tonight. More smoke on Monday with a high around 80.
The Northern Lights are still possible tonight, however, confidence is a little lower given that the solar storm hit Earth earlier than expected. Wildfire smoke could also be an issue in our skies tonight. More smoke on Monday with a high around 80.
Why summer should actually begin on June 1
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
The calendar says summer begins June 20 with the summer solstice, but "meteorological" or "climatological" summer starts three weeks earlier.
Weather webcast with Holly Baker
Clear skies and chilly overnight with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Sunny skies on Sunday with Canadian wildfire smoke possible in the sky. Highs in the mid-70s inland, upper 60s near the lake.
Clear skies and chilly overnight with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Sunny skies on Sunday with Canadian wildfire smoke possible in the sky. Highs in the mid-70s inland, upper 60s near the lake.



















