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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UPDATE: Heavy rain, winds expected to bring flash flooding, dangerous beach hazards Aug. 14
UPDATE Aug.14, 5:56 p.m.: The National Weather Service (NWS) Milwaukee/Sullivan office has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Racine County and Eastern Kenosha County until 6:30 p.m. Monday (Aug. 14). Heavy rain (between 1 and 2.5 inches) has fallen in the warned area. At 4:29 p.m. the public was reporting cars stuck in spots […]
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Southeastern Wisconsin weather forecast Aug. 11-17: mostly sunny with chance of showers
The weather in southeastern Wisconsin is expected to be mostly sunny for the week of Aug. 11-17, 2023, with a chance of showers on Saturday, Aug. 12, and Monday, Aug. 14. Friday, Aug. 11 will be mostly sunny with a high near 82 degrees. There is a 20% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Saturday, […]
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Severe storm threat Friday afternoon and evening
RACINE, KENOSHA, MILWAUKEE — The Racine County Eye’s partner in Milwaukee, TMJ4, is reporting and tracking severe storms that could make their way to Southeastern Wisconsin on Friday afternoon and evening. Meteorologist Brendan Johnson tweeted around noon that a severe threat has expanded and enhanced to a “Level 3” risk. It now stretches up to […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook: Possible severe thunderstorms with large hail on July 14
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of east-central, south-central and southeast Wisconsin. Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and this evening in multiple counties including Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, and Walworth. […]
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Statewide air quality advisory issued until July 16
MADISON — A statewide air quality advisory has been issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) due to wildfire smoke coming from Western Canada. The advisory starts at noon on July 14 and will extend until noon on July 16. Air Quality Index The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to range from […]
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UPDATE: Air Quality Advisory issued: situation to remain ‘highly dynamic’ up to purple levels through June 29
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an air quality advisory for the entire state of Wisconsin through Thursday, June 29 at noon. Canadian wildfires continue to spark advisory As the Canadian wildfires continue to blaze, ongoing smoke has led the Wisconsin DNR to recommend that Wisconsinites should take the current […]
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Beach hazard declared until 7 a.m. Thursday includes Racine, Kenosha beaches
RACINE — Visitors to the shores of Lake Michigan today should beware. The National Weather Service issued a beach hazard that began at 9:31 a.m. CST Wednesday and expires at 7 a.m. CST Thursday. Beach hazard predicts 7-foot waves A beach hazard was declared due to windy conditions that set in overnight, clocking in at […]
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Tornado Watch issued for Racine, Kenosha Counties until 8 p.m. April 20
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES —The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20 for a large area of Wisconsin, including Racine and Kenosha Counties. Tornado Watch: A Tornado Watch means that conditions could be ripe for tornados to form in storms that may pass through the area. […]
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Fire conditions: Red Flag Warning continues on April 13
RACINE, KENOSHA — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Racine and Kenosha Counties from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 13, for the second day in a row. Red Flag Warning According to NWS, A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now […]
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Fire conditions: Red Flag Warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 12
RACINE, KENOSHA — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Racine and Kenosha Counties from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 12. Red Flag Warning According to NWS, A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook for March 31: thunderstorms, snow, hail possible in Racine, Kenosha
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for March 31. Looking ahead, portions of east-central, south-central Wisconsin, and southeast Wisconsin will be affected by possible thunderstorms, hail, and even snow. NWS has issued this weather outlook for Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, […]
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UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory upgraded to Winter Storm Warning for Racine, Kenosha from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 25
UPDATE (March 24, 2023, 2:45 p.m.) The Winter Storm Advisory has been updated to Winter Storm Warning per the National Weather Service (NWS) for Racine, Kenosha, Waukesha, Milwaukee, and Walworth Counties. Reports indicate that heavy snowfall is expected with total accumulations reaching 6 to 10 inches in Southeastern Wisconsin. The highest snowfall rates are expected […]
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Flood warning for Kenosha County continues on March 3
KENOSHA COUNTY — Due to rainfall earlier in the week and snow continuing to melt, a flood warning has been set for Kenosha County by the National Weather Service (NWS). The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin: Fox River (lower) near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. While not in Kenosha […]
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Flood advisory in effect until 6 p.m. Monday, 9 inches of rain falls in Racine
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — Excessive rain over the weekend has prompted a flood advisory to be placed in effect until 6 p.m. on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Record levels of rain fell on Sunday, Sept. 11, and carried into Monday, Sept. 12. Those in a portion of southeast Wisconsin, including the following counties, […]