UPDATE (4 p.m.): While the Tornado Watch is in effect for another 4 hours, the Thunderstorm Warning has subsided. According to the We Energies Outage Map, 5,335 customers are without service, mostly as a result of the storm. ORIGINAL STORY: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch, effective until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May […]
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Tornado watch issued for Racine and Kenosha Counties
RACINE — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Tuesday, May 7, for Southeast Wisconsin, including Racine and Kenosha Counties. The tornado watch went into affect at 1:45 p.m. and expires at 8 p.m. This follows a hazardous weather outlook that included the possibility of severe thunderstorms. Residents are advised to stay […]
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UPDATE: Dense fog advisory issued, thunderstorms expected in Racine and Kenosha Counties
Editor’s note: The following weather story has been modified to include the update for Monday, April 29. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has updated its weather outlook for southeastern Wisconsin as dense fog and thunderstorms continue to affect the region. Early Monday morning, areas along and north of a line from […]
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Freeze watch issued for Racine County for April 24
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County is under a freeze watch beginning later this evening and extending into Thursday morning. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 28 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Freeze watch targets Southeast Wisconsin The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch for Southeast Wisconsin at […]
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Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms, potential tornado threats in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a hazardous weather outlook early this morning, alerting residents across a broad swath of Wisconsin to the imminent threat of severe thunderstorms later today. Conditions are primed for hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado, underscoring the potential danger. The advisory, which went into effect at […]
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‘Tornadoes are a fact of life’: Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week declared April 8 through 12
RACINE — Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has made a proclamation that April 8 through 12 of 2024 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. According to an April 8 press release, the first tornadoes of 2024 occurred in Wisconsin in February. This is the first time this has happened in Wisconsin’s history, the press […]
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Solar Eclipse 2024 viewing in Southeast Wisconsin
SOUTHEAST Wis. — All over the United States today, millions of people gathered together, either in person or virtually, to view a rare occasion: a total solar eclipse. This once-in-a-generation event attracted young and old alike. Heather Bennett, Phyllis Scholz and Stacey Smith wait for the eclipse outside the Racine County Courthouse. – Credit: Dee […]
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Solar eclipse to attract Wisconsin skywatchers on April 8, 2024
UPDATE: Today’s total solar eclipse should be visible over Southeast Wisconsin, according to the Fox6 website. Today’s weather is shaping up to be mostly sunny throughout the viewing window. Take a look at the projected viewing hourly forecast here. Continue reading below for prime viewing locations and the best viewing times for our area. Credit: […]
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DEVELOPING: March 22 winter storm school closings and more in Racine, Kenosha Counties
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Due to the upcoming winter storm and inclement weather approaching Southeastern Wisconsin, multiple school closings, snow emergencies, and other changes have occurred within Racine and Kenosha Counties and have been declared for March 22, 2024. School closings Racine County closings The following schools have made the call to cancel school in […]
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Winter weather advisory updated: Up to 6 inches of snow could fall in Racine, Kenosha
Update: The National Weather Service Thursday afternoon updated its snow total predictions for the storm headed toward Racine and Kenosha counties. The original report said between four and eight inches could fall, but the maximum accumulation could be closer to six inches. NWS posted the update at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, March 21. The snow is […]
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A balmy 71 degrees and potential tornadoes on Tuesday; severe storms, snow possible on Wednesday in Southeast Wisconsin
RACINE, Wis. — Balmy temperatures Tuesday and a tornado watch – almost unheard of for Southeast Wisconsin in February – will turn frigid Wednesday as northern winds blow in the possibility of severe thunderstorms and snow. Storms, snow, tornadoes in the forecast Shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch […]
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Flood Safety Awareness Week announced Feb. 25 – March 2: ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’
RACINE — Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has proclaimed Feb. 25 through March 2 to be Flood Safety Awareness Week, according to a Feb. 26 press release. In addition, the Racine County Office of Emergency Management urges homeowners and businesses to learn what to do in the event of flooding. “Officials here and across Wisconsin […]
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Ice safety: ‘No ice is safe ice’ – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issues warning
MADISON — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released a public notice alerting those in the state to practice ice safety on all water bodies. Due to factors like mixed precipitation and temperature swings, ice is currently considered unsafe to walk or drive on. “No ice is safe ice,” the press release reads. […]
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Slick road conditions cause Racine Unified buses, other schools to run behind schedule
UPDATE (8:37 a.m.): RUSD updated its Facebook post with the following: First Student should be communicating with you and all other families impacted by this soon. If you don’t hear from First Student and can’t get your child to school in another manner, please call you school and the absence will be excused. Thank you […]
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Snow expected: 1 to 2 inches to fall this evening and overnight
WISCONSIN — Another snowfall is predicted for multiple counties in Wisconsin this evening on Jan. 18 into the morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook. This weather alert is provided by NWS to inform and provide details about potential severe weather events happening within the next seven days. This Hazardous Weather […]