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
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
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
The Preakness Stakes, the second big race in the Triple Crown series, is set to take place at the famous Pimlico Race Course on May 17. However, the weather might not be on the side of the horses and jockeys this year. The forecast for Saturday includes showers and possible thunderstorms, which coul
A severe weather outbreak hit the Midwest, with tornadoes touching down in Wisconsin and Minnesota. The storms left a trail of destruction, including injuries and power outages affecting hundreds of thousands. The National Weather Service issued warnings about potential hazards, including damaging
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
The spread of plant diseases can be quite complex. One disease that affects banana plants is caused by a fungus called Pseudocercospora fijiensis. This fungus can travel long distances, which makes it hard to control. To understand how it spreads, researchers studied the fungus in Martinique over
There is a lot going on beneath our feet. Clay minerals are an important part of the ground we walk on, but they have a big job. They keep the earth stable and healthy. The stability of these minerals is key to understanding how our soil behaves. But there is a mystery. What makes these minerals b
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
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
