RACINE — A double rainbow stretched across the sky and hovered over Racine and Kenosha Counties on April 20. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a double rainbow also known as a secondary rainbow arises from two internal reflections and the rays exit the drop the second time at an angle of around 50o, […]
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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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Thunderstorms bring torrential rain, hailstorm on April 4
RACINE — A fast-moving line of thunderstorms punched parts of Racine and Kenosha counties with a hailstorm and torrential rain Tuesday afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) placed the area under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning starting at about 3 p.m. Because of the ongoing threat of heavy rains, the NWS issued a Flood Watch for […]
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UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 9:30 p.m., Tornado Watch in effect for Racine, Kenosha until 10 p.m.
UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch (8:49 p.m.) In addition to the Tornado Watch, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 9:30 p.m. for multiple counties within Southeastern Wisconsin. This includes Racine, Kenosha, Milwaukee, West Allis, Wauwatosa, Greenfield, Oak Creek, Mount Pleasant, South Milwaukee, Pleasant Prairie, Cudahy, Greendale, St. Francis, Hales Corners, Sturtevant, Union Grove, West […]
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Snow emergency declarations in Racine and Kenosha Counties for March 24-26
RACINE, KENOSHA — Multiple counties within Racine and Kenosha Counties have declared a snow emergency for their municipalities The following snow emergency restrictions are in effect: Municipality Time Parking restrictionsVillage of Mount PleasantMarch 24 from 9 p.m. to noon on March 26During the hours of the snow emergency, parking restrictions are in place to allow […]
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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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Snow emergency declarations in Racine and Kenosha Counties for March 9
RACINE, KENOSHA — Multiple counties within Racine and Kenosha Counties have declared a snow emergency for their municipalities. The following snow emergency restrictions are in effect: Municipality Time Parking restrictionsCity of RacineMarch 9 from 6 p.m. to noon on March 10No parking is permitted during a snow emergency on either side of the city’s arterial […]
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UPDATE: Accident closes I-41/94 Northbound in Racine County
UPDATE: The Racine County Sheriff’s Office confirms that all lanes are back open. ORIGINAL STORY: RACINE COUNTY — I-41/94 North in Racine County closed this morning due to a weather-related accident. 511 Wisconsin, a free 24/7 traveler information system, run by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation tweeted around noon, that at mile marker 326, all […]
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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 […]
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Winter Weather Advisory impacts Southeastern Wisconsin on Dec. 9
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Southeastern Wisconsin on Friday, Dec. 9, starting at 3 a.m. until 6 p.m. Counties affected by this advisory are Racine, Kenosha, Jefferson, Waukesha, Rock, and Walworth. This also includes the cities/towns of Racine, Kenosha, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New […]
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National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning in Racine, Kenosha, and Eastern Walworth Counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning in Racine, Kenosha, and eastern Walworth counties until 7:15 p.m. on Sept. 25. Reports indicate possible 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Wisconsinites should prepare and expect damage to occur. Roofs, siding and trees are expected to be damaged. For your protection move […]
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Hazardous Weather Outlook continues for Southeastern Wisconsin
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east-central Wisconsin, south-central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin. As of 3:05 p.m., The National Weather Service has issued an updated Hazardous Weather Outlook. This weather outlook is for Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, […]
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This week: Hazardous Weather – high winds and thunderstorms ahead
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook. The outlook began at 5:11 a.m. this morning and will be in effect until the end of the week. Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, Walworth counties are […]
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National Weather Service Issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for March 30
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for today, March 30. Rain and snow are to be expected. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of East-central, South-central, and Southeast Wisconsin. The following weather statement affects Racine, Kenosha, Marquette, Green Lake, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, […]
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National Weather Service Announces Spring ’21 Flood Outlook
As of March 11, 2022, the National Weather Service (NWS) has made an official weather announcement regarding flooding for the spring of 2022. According to the NWS, the risk of spring flooding in Southeastern Wisconsin is below average. This is due to the little snowpack and drier soils. However, it is important to be educated […]