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May 18 2025WEATHER

Western Wisconsin's Weather Shift: A Cool Break from the Heat

After a long spell of unusually warm weather, Western Wisconsin is finally getting a break. For the past few weeks, temperatures have been soaring into the 60s, 70s, and even 80s. This warm spell lasted for almost two weeks. Now, a change is in the air, quite literally. Cooler temperatures are movin

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May 18 2025WEATHER

Wisconsin's Wild Weather Weekend

Wisconsin just had a wild weather day. Friday, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities and La Crosse confirmed a total of 4 tornadoes. This brings the total number of tornadoes in Wisconsin to 9. The tornadoes were in various counties. The counties affected were Marathon, Dodge, Rusk, Du

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May 17 2025WEATHER

Deadly Tornadoes Strike Midwest and South

In the early hours of a Friday night, devastating tornadoes and storms ripped through parts of the Midwest and South. The destruction was swift and brutal, leaving a trail of damage and loss. The state of Kentucky was hit the hardest. At least 24 people lost their lives. Most of these deaths oc

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May 17 2025WEATHER

Kentucky Weather Office Faces Staffing Crisis Amidst Storm Threat

In the heart of the Bluegrass State, a weather office is grappling with a significant challenge. The National Weather Service branch in Jackson, Kentucky, is struggling to maintain overnight forecasts. This comes at a critical time, as severe storms are sweeping through the eastern United States. Th

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May 17 2025WEATHER

Stormy Skies Over the Northeast: What You Need to Know

The Northeast is bracing for a rough day as severe weather looms. More than 11. 5 million people, including those in the Philadelphia area and most of New Jersey, are in the path of a severe thunderstorm watch. The National Weather Service issued this warning around 10 a. m. Friday, and it remains

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May 16 2025WEATHER

Storms on the Horizon: Eastern US Braces for Severe Weather

The eastern half of the United States is in for a rough time. A multi-day severe weather event is unfolding, with Friday being particularly dangerous. This isn't just about rain and thunder. Powerful tornadoes and hurricane-force winds are on the menu. The storm system that caused chaos in the M

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May 15 2025WEATHER

Weather Service: Big Plans, Big Problems

The National Weather Service has been trying to shake things up. When the new boss took over, they had a list of ten big ideas. These were supposed to make the weather service work better. The new boss even gave a speech about it. He talked about how they had already done some good stuff. Like

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May 15 2025WEATHER

Summer Heatwave Hits the Capital Region

The Capital Region is experiencing a heatwave, with temperatures soaring to the low 90s. This is the first time this year that such high temperatures have been recorded. The humidity is making it feel even hotter, so be prepared for a sweaty few days. The weather forecast for Thursday start

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May 15 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Blazing Battle: The Fight Against the Wildfires

The skies above Minnesota are filled with smoke. Three huge wildfires are burning out of control north of Duluth. The National Weather Service has warned that the conditions are near critical for more fires. These blazes are not alone. Canada's Manitoba and Ontario provinces are also grappling w

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May 15 2025WEATHER

Stormy Weather Ahead: What to Expect in Western Wisconsin

Western Wisconsin is about to experience a shift in weather patterns. After a period of summer-like conditions and a lack of rain, a new storm system is on the way. This system is expected to bring a mix of low-level moisture, instability, and wind shear, all of which are ingredients for severe weat

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