RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of East Central Wisconsin, South Central Wisconsin and Southeast Wisconsin due to below-zero wind chills. This weather affects Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, […]
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Snow Emergency declared for City of Racine Jan. 28-30
RACINE — A Snow Emergency has been declared in the City of Racine from 3 p.m. on Jan. 28 until 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 30. This Snow Emergency has been declared per Section 94-216 of the municipal code. The National Weather Service is predicting a significant snowfall during this period of time and a […]
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Village of Mount Pleasant issues Snow Emergency, parking restrictions in place Jan. 28, 29
MOUNT PLEASANT — A Snow Emergency has been declared for the Village of Mount Pleasant from 6 a.m. on Saturday. Jan. 28, until 6 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. Per Section 78-140 of the municipal code, the Superintendent of Public Works, Robert Bowers, formally declared the Snow Emergency to aid the Village’s snow removal operations. The […]
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 6 a.m. on Saturday until 3 a.m. on Sunday
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — A Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. and will last until 3 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. The Winter Weather Advisory affects Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, Walworth […]
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Snow showers to cause reduced visibility, slippery roads on Jan. 27
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — Snow showers with reduced visibility and slippery road conditions are expected today (Jan. 27). The weather statement is valid until noon. Counties impacted According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the following counties should take their Special Weather Statement into consideration: Marquette Green Fond du Lac Sheboygan Sauk Columbia Dodge Washington […]
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Slick roads, 2-4″ of snow may be in Racine, Kenosha for Wednesday
RACINE AND KENOSHA — Southeast Wisconsin may be in for snowy conditions and slick roads on Wednesday and into the weekend. Snow, slippery roads expected The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Sullivan/Milwaukee has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Racine, Kenosha and Milwaukee Counties from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. NWS reported that 2 […]
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National Weather Service issues Hazardous Weather Outlook, snow expected Jan. 18-19
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook on Jan. 18 for multiple counties in Wisconsin. Snow is expected in east-central, south-central, and southeast Wisconsin. Screenshot, TMJ4 Weather forecast for Wednseday evening and into Thursday morning (Jan. 18-19, 2023). – Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Best Bargains, Volunteers needed for money coach program
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Jan. 12. This week, Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Ryan Jenkins and Susan Kim. Business Spotlight: Best Bargains, Inc. This week the Racine Roundup features Best Bargains, Inc. as the Business Spotlight. While not […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: New Year’s Eve at a local Kwik Trip, Midwest Modern Home Improvements, Winter bucket list
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Jan. 5. This week, Racine County Eye staff writer Emma Widmar discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Charles Benson and Carole Meekins. Seizure episode aided by 2 Kwik Trip employees Widmar kicked off this week’s installment of the Racine Roundup by sharing […]
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10 things to check off your Racine County winter bucket list
To make the most of Wisconsin’s winters in Racine County, embrace the events and activities happening in Racine County. Snow, ice and cold temperatures are inevitable. Luckily, for Racine County residents or those visiting the area, there are plenty of ways to get outside. These activities are weather permitting, but when the time is right, […]
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Gov. Evers signs executive order on Dec. 22 declaring an energy emergency
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #181 declaring an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin on Dec. 22. This energy emergency was declared due to the below-average temperatures, accumulating and blowing snow throughout the state, deliveries of liquid fuels for home heating shipped by truck, barge, and particularly rail, are limited. […]
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Racine Public Library closed today due to snow emergency
RACINE — The Racine Public Library announced last night that both the library building and mobile library will close early for the Christmas holiday due to the impending blizzard. Official announcement The Racine Public Library building and mobile libraries will be closed Thursday, Dec. 22 due to the weather warning. The library building will reopen […]
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Developing: Snow emergencies declared as blizzard of 2022 looms
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — Snow emergencies are currently being declared in Racine and Kenosha Counties. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that Southeast Wisconsin is bracing for its first blizzard of the new winter season. The City of Racine and the Village of Mount Pleasant have both declared snow emergencies ahead of the […]
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Cold weather health advisory issued for Racine County begins Dec. 20
RACINE — The City of Racine Public Health Department is issuing a special cold weather public health advisory to prevent cold-related illness and death due to cold weather predicted by the National Weather Service in the coming days. The National Weather Service forecast for Racine and the rest of southeastern Wisconsin shows extremely cold temperatures for much […]
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Winter Storm Watch in effect Dec. 22-23
A winter storm could bring a white Christmas to much of east-central, south-central and southeast Wisconsin. According to the National Weather Service, blizzard conditions are expected as a winter storm watch is in effect starting on Dec. 22 at 6 a.m. until the evening of Dec. 23. Winter storm affects multiple counties Multiple counties are […]