With the temperatures dropping and the winds blowing, warming centers are a necessary outlet for many in our city. Racine residents in need of shelter, heating assistance, or warm clothing can call 211 for resources available. In addition, in Racine County, the following locations are available as winter warming centers. These locations serve as temporary […]
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Wind Chill Advisory Takes Effect in Southeastern Wisconsin
The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill advisory. This weather warning takes effect on Jan. 25, 2022, at 8 p.m. and will go until Jan. 26, 2022, at noon. Wisconsinites living in Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha county should take this advisory into account. In addition, this […]
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation Expands Frozen Road Law to Entire State
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) has officially expanded the Frozen Road Law to the entire state. This declaration went into effect on Saturday, January 22 due to ongoing weather conditions impacting the state of Wisconsin. The highways across the state of Wisconsin are officially frozen. The frozen road law now covers the entire state […]
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ReadyWisconsin Warns: Arctic Blast Through Saturday
MADISON, Wis. – An arctic blast has moved into Wisconsin as of Wednesday, Jan. 5, and will be here through Saturday, Jan. 8. This extreme cold can affect people and animals in mere minutes. The National Weather Service has indicated that an arctic blast, with the extreme cold such as what we are seeing currently, […]
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National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that is in effect until 6 p.m. CST for today, Jan. 5, 2022. The Winter Weather advisory affects Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, Walworth, Racine, Kenosha counties. It will also […]
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Racine, Kenosha Declare Snow Emergencies Today
RACINE, KENOSHA – The cities of Racine and Kenosha have declared snow emergencies in advance of a winter storm forecast for New Year’s Day (Saturday). The City of Racine’s snow emergency runs from noon on Saturday through 6 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2. No parking is allowed on both sides of arterial streets and on the […]
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National Weather Service Issues High Wind Warning
The National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a High Wind Warning until 9 a.m. CST on Thursday, Dec. 16. This high wind warning is in effect for Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha Counties. This applies to the cities of Fond du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards […]
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Cool Off At Racine Public Library Wednesday and Thursday
RACINE – Need a place to cool off during Wednesday and Thursday’s excessive heat? The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., is a designated cooling center. The library is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days. The building is fully air-conditioned, there is plenty of space and lots of things to do. […]
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Inclement Weather Hits Racine County
Severe weather including high and destructive winds hit Racine County on August 10th. The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook. This Hazardous Weather Outlook pertains to parts of east central county, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. The surrounding area is experiencing thunderstorms causing damaging to trees, cars, houses, and properties. Additionally, Racine County […]
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Storms Brings Scattered Power Outages
RACINE COUNTY – Severe thunderstorms that swept through the county early Thursday resulted in scattered power outages. As of 10 a.m. Thursday, the We Energies website showed 976 Racine County customers without power. The greatest number (435) were in the Town of Burlington. Smaller pockets of outages were shown in the City of Racine, Mount […]
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Potential for Severe Weather Exists This Evening
The National Weather Service is forecasting severe weather for later this evening. Clusters or lines of severe storms will track from northwest WI to southeast WI late this evening into the early morning hours. Damaging winds, possibly hurricane force, is the main concern, but large hail and isolated tornadoes may also occur. Racine County is […]
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The Top Emergency Essentials To Have During a Tornado
Preparation is key to getting through a storm unscathed. Read on to learn about the top emergency essentials to have during a tornado and why they’re important.
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June 22 is Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN – Thunderstorms can develop quickly during the summer months, creating the threat of lightning strikes for those caught outdoors. Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin is Tuesday, June 22, and ReadyWisconsin is urging everyone to learn more about what they can do to stay safe when lightning fills the skies. “When thunderstorms are in […]
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Air Quality Advisory Issued Thursday
RACINE COUNTY – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an air quality advisory for all of Southeastern Wisconsin until 11 p.m. Thursday. The air quality index is expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, the DNR stated Thursday afternoon. This includes children, the elderly, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems and […]
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Prepare Now for Summer Heat in Wisconsin
WISCONSIN- Summer is almost upon us and extreme heat days are not far behind. Today the Department of Health Services is recognizing Heat Awareness Day and encouraging residents to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness and to take steps to prevent getting sick. In 2020, 689 people went to the emergency […]