Heavy wind gusts are expected to hit Southeastern Wisconsin on Nov. 16. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a hazardous weather outlook due to the expected conditions. Counties impacted by high winds This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east-central Wisconsin, south-central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. Counties impacted are Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Marquette, […]
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2023 Winter safety tips offered by Racine County Emergency Management
As we turn our attention towards winter, it’s important that we take the time to look at winter safety. Winter storms are considered deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm, such as traffic accidents on icy roads or deaths due to prolonged exposure to the cold. Frostbite, hypothermia and overexertion are […]
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First snow for Wisconsinites falls on Halloween
Some Wisconsinites will say that the spookiest part of their day is snow accumulating in Central and Southeast Wisconsin on Halloween and not the gory costumes or scary masks. Snow is in the forecast and on the pumpkins. Expect 1-2 inches this Halloween evening. – The National Weather Service (NWS) states there is snow in […]
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Frost Advisory issued for multiple Wisconsin counties on Oct. 9
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Frost Advisory for multiple counties in Wisconsin on Oct. 9. It is estimated that temperatures will be as low as 33 and will result in frost formation. Temperatures will likely be a little milder close to Lake Michigan, according to NWS. The advisory is from 1 a.m. […]
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Fisherman catches stunning sunrise in Racine on Oct. 4
RACINE — Racine visitor, Matt Winkler, came to the area hoping to catch some fish, but on Oct. 4, the fisherman caught something else, an unbelievable sunrise over Lake Michigan. Winkler, who is from Platteville, was making his way to his fishing spot at about 6:40 a.m. and was met with a sunrise that visitors […]
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A sight to see: Incredible waterspout over Lake Michigan Sept. 13
RACINE — A waterspout was spotted in the middle of Lake Michigan today, Sept. 13, in Racine and in other shoreline communities. The NOAA National Ocean Service states that this formation, which caught the attention of many, is a whirling column of air and water mist. This funnel formed over the water is an intense vortex, […]
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Beach Hazards Statement: Life-threatening waves impact Racine until 7 p.m. on Thursday
RACINE — The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Racine County. According to NWS, life-threatening waves of three to four feet and dangerous currents are expected all day. The Hazards Statement began at 1 a.m. Thursday and will be in effect until 7 p.m. Beach Hazards Beaches included in the Beach […]
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Air Quality Advisory on Labor Day active in 5 counties
LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE, Wis. — Wisconsinites are met with an Air Quality Advisory for Labor Day from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for ozone from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. throughout multiple counties. This advisory affects people living in the following counties: Racine, Kenosha. Sheboygan, Ozaukee, and Milwaukee. Air Quality Advisory The Air Quality […]
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UPDATE: Aug. 30 a good day to watch Lake Michigan but stay out of it!
UPDATE: The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has extended the Beach Advisory and the Small Craft Advisory until 10 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 30). Original story (Aug. 30, 2:14 p.m.): RACINE, KENOSHA — Wednesday (Aug. 30) is a good day to watch Lake Michigan waves crash ashore, but weather forecasters advise beach visitors and boaters to […]
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Off-duty Kenosha deputies rescue mom & 2 kids from drowning at beach named in beach warning
KENOSHA — Off-duty Kenosha County Sheriff’s deputies enjoying a day with their families rescued a mother and her two children from drowning in Lake Michigan at one of the beaches named in the most recent beach hazard warning. Deputy Kelsey Schwuchow – According to a press release from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, deputies Kelsey […]
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High waves, wind, rip currents prompt Beach Hazard Warning for Lake Michigan through Aug. 30
RACINE, KENOSHA — Residents and visitors in Racine and Kenosha counties are being warned about rip currents if they plan on swimming in Lake Michigan through Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Warning on Monday, Aug. 28 for Wind Point Lighthouse Beach in Racine and Simmons Island Beach in Kenosha that […]
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Flash Flooding Warning in effect until 9 p.m. for Racine County
RACINE, MILWAUKEE COUNTIES — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 9 p.m. in Northeastern Racine County per the National Weather Service. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. A Flood Advisory is simultaneously in effect until 7:45 p.m. Some locations that will experience flooding include Racine, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant, Wind Point, Caledonia, […]
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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning and Watch for Racine County until 10 p.m.
UPDATE (Aug. 24 at 6:20 p.m.): A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 7:15 p.m. in Racine and Kenosha Counties. After the Warning expires, the Watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m. UPDATE (Aug. 24 at 5:24 p.m.): A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10 p.m. in Racine County. Additional locations […]
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Excessive Heat Watch set for Aug. 23, 24 due to dangerously hot conditions
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Excessive Heat Watch starting Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. until Thursday at 8 p.m. The alert is set due to dangerously hot conditions with a possibility of the heat index reaching 110° F. Areas affected by Heat Watch Portions of east-central, south-central, and […]
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Air Quality Advisory in effect until 6 a.m. Aug. 21
RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES —The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for PM2.5 and ozone. The air quality advisory started at 6 a.m. Thursday and will expire at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21. This advisory affects the entire state of Wisconsin. Air Quality Index Smoke originating from wildfires in […]