The Isobar: Straight-line winds vs. tornadoes

Spring in the Great Lakes region is rarely quiet, but the last few weeks have been a literal whirlwind. Join Fox Milwaukee Chief Meteorologist Rob Haswell, Fox Chicago's Emily Wahls, and Fox Detroit's Stephanie Mead for a deep dive into the recent severe weather outbreaks across the Midwest. From confirmed tornadoes in Rockford and Van Buren Township to the deceptive power of 85 mph straight-line winds in Kenosha, the team discusses why some of the most destructive events don't always trigger a siren. We also break down the "meteorological whiplash" of the season: 70-degree baseball home openers followed by immediate downpours, massive ice accretion in Northern Wisconsin, and what the emerging El Niño pattern means for our upcoming winter. Plus, a look back at the 61st anniversary of the devastating 1965 Palm Sunday tornado outbreak and a celebration of the first signs of spring—from Chicago’s Michigan Avenue tulips to the return of Tigers baseball.