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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UPDATE: Winter Storm Advisory upgraded to Winter Weather Warning, begins Thursday, 6 p.m.
UPDATE (March 9, 11:10 a.m.): The Winter Storm Advisory has been updated to Winter Weather Warning from 6 p.m. today, until 10 a.m. on March 10. Learn the differences between terms on the National Weather Service. UPDATE (March 8, 3:10 p.m.): RACINE AND KENOSHA COUNTIES — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter […]
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Flood Safety Awareness week is now through March 10
RACINE COUNTY — This week has been declared Flood Safety Awareness Week throughout Wisconsin, including Racine County. In recognition of the potential risks posed by flooding, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has issued a proclamation to raise awareness of flood safety. “During this week, the county will be focusing on raising awareness about flood safety […]
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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 warning for Racine County in effect until 6:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan WI has issued a flood warning for Racine, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington, and Waukesha counties as of Monday, Feb. 27. The flood warning goes into account until 6:30 p.m. tonight as flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues throughout the area. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and […]
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Ice storm warning in effect from 9 a.m. Feb. 22 to noon Feb. 23
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an ice storm warning for Southeastern Wisconsin starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 until noon Thursday, Feb. 23. Ice storm accumulations Significant icing is expected. Total ice accumulations of a quarter to one-half of an inch are predicted by the National Weather Service (NWS). Racine, Kenosha, Lafayette, […]
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UPDATE: Winter storm on the way, snow emergency declared for Feb. 16-17
UPDATE: Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until midnight on Feb. 16. RACINE AND KENOSHA — The National Weather Service (NWS) office serving Sullivan/Milwaukee has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Racine and Kenosha counties from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 16). Several municipalities have declared a snow emergency ahead of the […]
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Winter Storm Watch & Wind Advisory for Feb. 16-17: dangerous winds, snow possible
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN — A Winter Storm Watch is in effect starting in the early morning on Thursday, Feb. 16, and will last until midnight. The National Weather Service (NWS) currently predicts that heavy snow is possible throughout the area. Winter Storm Watch A total of 5 to 8 inches of snow accumulation is expected with […]
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Dangerous wind chills could reach 25 below zero for Racine, Kenosha this week
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, […]