UPDATE (4 p.m.): While the Tornado Watch is in effect for another 4 hours, the Thunderstorm Warning has subsided. According to the We Energies Outage Map, 5,335 customers are without service, mostly as a result of the storm. ORIGINAL STORY: The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch, effective until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May […]
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UPDATE: Dense fog advisory issued, thunderstorms expected in Racine and Kenosha Counties
Editor’s note: The following weather story has been modified to include the update for Monday, April 29. MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has updated its weather outlook for southeastern Wisconsin as dense fog and thunderstorms continue to affect the region. Early Monday morning, areas along and north of a line from […]
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Freeze watch issued for Racine County for April 24
RACINE, Wis. — Racine County is under a freeze watch beginning later this evening and extending into Thursday morning. Temperatures are expected to dip as low as 28 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Freeze watch targets Southeast Wisconsin The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch for Southeast Wisconsin at […]
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Severe Weather Alert: Thunderstorms, potential tornado threats in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE — The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan issued a hazardous weather outlook early this morning, alerting residents across a broad swath of Wisconsin to the imminent threat of severe thunderstorms later today. Conditions are primed for hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado, underscoring the potential danger. The advisory, which went into effect at […]
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‘Tornadoes are a fact of life’: Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week declared April 8 through 12
RACINE — Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave has made a proclamation that April 8 through 12 of 2024 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. According to an April 8 press release, the first tornadoes of 2024 occurred in Wisconsin in February. This is the first time this has happened in Wisconsin’s history, the press […]
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Winter weather advisory updated: Up to 6 inches of snow could fall in Racine, Kenosha
Update: The National Weather Service Thursday afternoon updated its snow total predictions for the storm headed toward Racine and Kenosha counties. The original report said between four and eight inches could fall, but the maximum accumulation could be closer to six inches. NWS posted the update at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, March 21. The snow is […]
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A balmy 71 degrees and potential tornadoes on Tuesday; severe storms, snow possible on Wednesday in Southeast Wisconsin
RACINE, Wis. — Balmy temperatures Tuesday and a tornado watch – almost unheard of for Southeast Wisconsin in February – will turn frigid Wednesday as northern winds blow in the possibility of severe thunderstorms and snow. Storms, snow, tornadoes in the forecast Shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued a tornado watch […]
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Snow expected: 1 to 2 inches to fall this evening and overnight
WISCONSIN — Another snowfall is predicted for multiple counties in Wisconsin this evening on Jan. 18 into the morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook. This weather alert is provided by NWS to inform and provide details about potential severe weather events happening within the next seven days. This Hazardous Weather […]
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Jan. 12-13 Winter Storm Warning: 3 to 11 inches of snow, 45 mph winds expected
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — A Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) starting Jan. 12 for multiple counties in Wisconsin due to expected snowfall and wind speeds. Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Sheboygan, and Ozaukee Counties fall under the Winter Storm Warning as other counties remain under a Winter Storm Watch. The Winter Storm Warning […]
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Snow emergency declarations in Racine, Kenosha Counties
RACINE COUNTY — A snow emergency has been declared for multiple municipalities in Southeastern Wisconsin. Currently, a Winter Storm Warning is set for Jan. 12. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicts heavy snowfall at this time for the upcoming days. Snow emergencies in Racine County City of Racine For the City of Racine, a snow […]
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Winter Storm Watch starts Jan. 12: 6 inches heavy snow expected just before temperatures plunge
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) starting Jan. 12 for multiple counties in Wisconsin due to expected snowfall and wind speeds. The Winter Storm Watch is to start at 6 a.m. on Jan 12 and last until Jan. 13 at noon. Winter Storm Watch impacted […]
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Wednesday night snowfall to impact Thursday’s commute: 1-3 inches expected
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — Snowfall is expected to dust Wisconsin starting tonight (Jan. 10) and into Thursday morning, per the National Weather Service. TMJ4 Chief Meteorologist Brian Niznansky gives the forecast for Wednesday evening. – A Special Weather Statement has been issued by NWS. This statement is issued for Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du […]
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Winter Storm Warning to last until Jan. 10, 2-8 inches of snow predicted
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — A Winter Storm Warning is in effect throughout Southeastern Wisconsin as snow continues to fall throughout the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting 2 to 8 inches will fall and accumulate. It is a heavy, wet snow sticking throughout the area. Lower accumulation numbers are for lakeshore areas with a […]
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Winter Weather Advisory: starts Monday 9 p.m. due to impending snow
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN — Incoming snowfall has led the National Weather Service (NWS) to issue a Winter Weather Advisory, in addition to their Winter Weather Watch, starting today for multiple counties. Weather experts have stated that the advisory will remain in effect from 9 p.m. tonight until 6 a.m. on Tuesday. The Winter Weather Watch will […]
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Winter Storm Watch issued for Southeastern Wisconsin starting Jan. 9
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN — A winter storm is making its way to Southeastern Wisconsin starting Monday and predicted by the National Weather Service to continue until Wednesday. Winter Storm Watch A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 6 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10 in multiple counties. However, it […]