Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day

The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.

Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
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A cloudy start to our day but we should clear up a bit this afternoon. Temperatures and dewpoints will be much cooler behind yesterday's cold front. We stay cooler and less humid Friday. By overnight Friday into Saturday, we may see another round of showers and possible thunderstorms. We warm back into the 80s for the weekend. A bigger warm up arrives early next week with highs in the mid to upper 80s returning.

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Humid overnight with temperatures in the 60s. Gradual clearing on Thursday with a drop in humidity levels by afternoon. Highs in the 70s near the lake, around 80 inland.

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Showers and t-storms ending this evening. Staying humid with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Gradual clearing and dropping humidity levels Thursday. Highs in the 70s to around 80.

Severe weather rolls into Milwaukee area
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The FOX6 Estabrook Tower camera captured an amazing view of severe weather rolling into the Milwaukee area on Wednesday, July 5.

Weather webcast with Eric Manges
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Ahead of a cold front for most of the day, we warm into the upper 80s and low 90s with high dewpoints making it feel hotter.

SE Wisconsin severe thunderstorms, flooding hit Wednesday

Severe thunderstorm warnings impacted areas across southeast Wisconsin – including Dodge, Jefferson, Milwaukee and Sheboygan counties – Wednesday, July 5.

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Ahead of a cold front for most of the day, we warm into the upper 80s and low 90s with high dewpoints making it feel hotter. As the front moves through, we can expect rain and thunderstorms.

Weather Webcast with Meteorologist Eric Manges
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Scattered storms giving us our next widespread chance of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening

Weather webcast with Rob Haswell
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Lots of heat and humidity today with highs reaching the low 90s and dewpoints well into the 60s. With the heat and humidity of the day, we could also see some instability leading to isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.

Wisconsin drought increases fireworks risk: 'We are very dry'

As Wisconsin's drought drags on, park rangers and firefighters share concerns about people setting off fireworks this Independence Day.

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Hottest day of the year so far expected on July 4th. Highs in the low-to-mid 90s with a few isolated afternoon/evening t-storms. Strong to severe storms possible Wednesday afternoon.

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Clear skies tonight with temperatures falling into the 70s. The hottest day of the year so far on the way for the 4th of July. Highs in the 90s. A few isolated t-storms are possible later in the day into the evening.

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Ample heat and humidity for the next three days until a cold front cuts through the area dropping temperatures. Highs will be in the upper 80s to near 90 today through Wednesday. There is a chance for showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and again Wednesday.

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Mostly sunny, warm and humid on Monday. High around 90 west of Waukesha, low 80s near the lake. 70s for the fireworks at the lakefront Monday evening. Hot and humid on the 4th with highs in the 90s.

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Clearing skies tonight with temperatures dropping into the 60s. Warm and humid on Monday. High around 90 west of Waukesha, low 80s along the lake. Hot and humid for the 4th of July.