Wisconsin extreme heat; fire hydrants should not be opened: officials
Milwaukee Water Works is asking the public not to open fire hydrants during the expected high temperatures on Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 24.
Milwaukee Water Works is asking the public not to open fire hydrants during the expected high temperatures on Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Thursday, Aug. 24.
Weather Webcast with Tom Wachs
Mostly clear tonight with temperatures in the 70s. Excessive Heat Warning on Wednesday. Dangerous heat. Highs near 100 and a heat index as high as 110.
Mostly clear tonight with temperatures in the 70s. Excessive Heat Warning on Wednesday. Dangerous heat. Highs near 100 and a heat index as high as 110.
Milwaukee extreme heat; city officials urge residents to prepare
It is expected to be dangerously hot outside on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The extreme heat has even prompted a warning from Milwaukee officials – and forced schools to close.
It is expected to be dangerously hot outside on Wednesday, Aug. 23. The extreme heat has even prompted a warning from Milwaukee officials – and forced schools to close.
Wisconsin extreme heat: Feels-like temperature could top 110°F
The big heat arrives on Wednesday and possibly Thursday with highs pushing into the upper 90s. Heat indices in ranging from 100F to 110+! An excessive heat watch is in effect Wednesday AM-Thursday PM.
The big heat arrives on Wednesday and possibly Thursday with highs pushing into the upper 90s. Heat indices in ranging from 100F to 110+! An excessive heat watch is in effect Wednesday AM-Thursday PM.
Weather Webcast With Lisa Michaels
Excessive Heat Warning starts WED 10AM - Excessive Heat Watch continues through Thursday evening. Partly cloudy skies turning to mostly sunny. Today, inland areas will reach the upper 80s but a steady SE wind will keep things in the upper 70s lakeside. Warm front lifts over us tomrrow causing hot temps to arrive in the upper 90s and near 100 across SE Wisconsin. Heat index values will be in the 110+ range. We stay hot for some areas on Thursday but cool into the 70s by the weekend. No significant rain in expected for the next several days.
Excessive Heat Warning starts WED 10AM - Excessive Heat Watch continues through Thursday evening. Partly cloudy skies turning to mostly sunny. Today, inland areas will reach the upper 80s but a steady SE wind will keep things in the upper 70s lakeside. Warm front lifts over us tomrrow causing hot temps to arrive in the upper 90s and near 100 across SE Wisconsin. Heat index values will be in the 110+ range. We stay hot for some areas on Thursday but cool into the 70s by the weekend. No significant rain in expected for the next several days.
Alaska Airlines passengers scream as plane makes hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary: 'Sparks outside'
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle made a hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary late Sunday, shooting sparks on the runway at John Wayne Airport in Southern California.
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle made a hard landing amid Tropical Storm Hilary late Sunday, shooting sparks on the runway at John Wayne Airport in Southern California.
As Tropical Storm Hilary weakens, desert and mountain towns dig out of mud
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Officials said Hilary lost much of its force as the storm heads north but warned that more flooding is expected in parts of California.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
Excessive Heat Warning starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. Excessive Heat Watch continues through Thursday evening. Watching a warm front today as it moves our way, eventually bringing excessive heat. Inland areas today will reach the upper 80s but a steady SE wind will keep things in the upper 70s lakeside. Behind the warm front tomorrow, we surge to the upper 90s and near 100 across SE Wisconsin. Heat index values will be in the 110+ range. Take care. We stay hot on Thursday but cool into the 70s by the weekend. No significant rain in expected for the next several days.
Excessive Heat Warning starts Wednesday at 10 a.m. Excessive Heat Watch continues through Thursday evening. Watching a warm front today as it moves our way, eventually bringing excessive heat. Inland areas today will reach the upper 80s but a steady SE wind will keep things in the upper 70s lakeside. Behind the warm front tomorrow, we surge to the upper 90s and near 100 across SE Wisconsin. Heat index values will be in the 110+ range. Take care. We stay hot on Thursday but cool into the 70s by the weekend. No significant rain in expected for the next several days.
Weather Webcast with Tom Wachs
Mostly sunny on Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s west of Waukesha, upper 70s near the lake. Hot and humid on Wednesday with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index above 100.
Mostly sunny on Tuesday with highs in the upper 80s west of Waukesha, upper 70s near the lake. Hot and humid on Wednesday with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index above 100.
Weather Webcast with Tom Wachs
Excessive Heat Warning posted Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index around 104.
Excessive Heat Warning posted Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday looks to be the hottest day with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index around 104.
Wisconsin extreme heat: Presidential debate outdoor events cope
Extreme heat is heading for southeast Wisconsin as thousands flock to Milwaukee for the Republican presidential debate.
Extreme heat is heading for southeast Wisconsin as thousands flock to Milwaukee for the Republican presidential debate.
Wisconsin extreme heat: Cooling sites, tips to stay cool
Extreme heat is forecast for all of Wisconsin this week. It is important for anyone, regardless of age or health, to be mindful of the dangers the high temperatures can pose.
Extreme heat is forecast for all of Wisconsin this week. It is important for anyone, regardless of age or health, to be mindful of the dangers the high temperatures can pose.
Wisconsin extreme heat: Buckling pavement concerns rise, DOT says
The extreme heat forecast for Wisconsin this week could create conditions for pavement buckling, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials say.
The extreme heat forecast for Wisconsin this week could create conditions for pavement buckling, Wisconsin Department of Transportation officials say.
Flight cancellations mount as Tropical Storm Hilary bears down on West Coast, Southwest
Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.
Flight cancellations are mounting as Tropical Storm Hilary is bringing heavy rain and high winds to Southern California and Nevada that could cause catastrophic flooding.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with local leaders, first responders as Tropical Storm Hilary hits state
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said emergency resources will be allocated across southern California and the Central Valley in response to the storm.
Rain from Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California and Mexico, flooding roads and trapping cars
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan says the greatest danger is posed by the water, not the wind, and people should focus on avoiding floods.
Southern California braces for more flooding as Tropical Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert
Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.
Millions of residents expect more flooding and mudslides Monday, even as the storm begins to weaken. Hillary first made landfall in Mexico’s arid Baja California Peninsula on Sunday.
Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
High pressure remains the dominant feature over the area for a few days, keeping us dry and partly to mostly sunny. Today, a Northeasterly wind will help keep us a bit cooler with low 80s inland and 70s lakeside. Our far West and Southwest counties will warm further on Tuesday but 70s are likely lakeside and Northeast. The big heat arrives on Wednesday and Thursday with highs pushing into the upper 90s. Much cooler by the weekend.
High pressure remains the dominant feature over the area for a few days, keeping us dry and partly to mostly sunny. Today, a Northeasterly wind will help keep us a bit cooler with low 80s inland and 70s lakeside. Our far West and Southwest counties will warm further on Tuesday but 70s are likely lakeside and Northeast. The big heat arrives on Wednesday and Thursday with highs pushing into the upper 90s. Much cooler by the weekend.
More than a dozen earthquakes rock Southern California amid Tropical Storm Hilary
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Southern California as Tropical Storm Hilary approached followed by at least 17 aftershocks ranging from 2.5 to 3.9-magnitude.
Weather Webcast with Meteorologist Eric Manges
Some of the hottest conditions of the year are possible mid-week but still no rain in the forecast anytime soon
Some of the hottest conditions of the year are possible mid-week but still no rain in the forecast anytime soon