Milwaukee saw both extremes, going from its wettest April ever to its driest May, according to the National Weather Service.
Lake Geneva, WI
Right Now
50°
Clear
- Humidity: 65%
- Feels Like: 50°
- Heat Index: 50°
- Wind: 0 mph
- Wind Chill: 50°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:18:01 AM
- Sunset: 08:26:02 PM
- Dew Point: 39°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Generally clear skies. Low 48F. Winds light and variable.
Tonight
Generally clear skies. Low 48F. Winds light and variable.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies. High 82F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Next 12 Hours
Time
Temp
Wind
Precip
3 AM
51°
0 mph
1%
3 AM
51°
Wind: ESE @ 0 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 63%
Wind Chill: 51°
Heat Index: 51°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 39°
4 AM
50°
0 mph
1%
4 AM
50°
Wind: SE @ 0 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 67%
Wind Chill: 50°
Heat Index: 50°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 40°
5 AM
50°
1 mph
1%
5 AM
50°
Wind: SE @ 1 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 68%
Wind Chill: 50°
Heat Index: 50°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 40°
6 AM
50°
2 mph
1%
6 AM
50°
Wind: SE @ 2 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 72%
Wind Chill: 50°
Heat Index: 50°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 41°
7 AM
55°
2 mph
1%
7 AM
55°
Wind: SE @ 2 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 66%
Wind Chill: 55°
Heat Index: 55°
UV Index: 0 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 44°
8 AM
61°
4 mph
1%
8 AM
61°
Wind: SSE @ 4 mph
Precip: 1% Chance
Humidity: 56%
Wind Chill: 61°
Heat Index: 61°
UV Index: 1 Low
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 45°
9 AM
67°
4 mph
0%
9 AM
67°
Wind: S @ 4 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 45%
Wind Chill: 67°
Heat Index: 67°
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 45°
10 AM
73°
6 mph
0%
10 AM
73°
Wind: SSW @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 36%
Wind Chill: 73°
Heat Index: 73°
UV Index: 4 Moderate
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 44°
11 AM
75°
6 mph
0%
11 AM
75°
Wind: S @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 32%
Wind Chill: 75°
Heat Index: 75°
UV Index: 6 High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 43°
12 PM
77°
6 mph
0%
12 PM
77°
Wind: S @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 29%
Wind Chill: 77°
Heat Index: 77°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 42°
1 PM
79°
6 mph
0%
1 PM
79°
Wind: S @ 6 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 26%
Wind Chill: 79°
Heat Index: 79°
UV Index: 9 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 41°
2 PM
80°
7 mph
0%
2 PM
80°
Wind: S @ 7 mph
Precip: 0% Chance
Humidity: 25%
Wind Chill: 80°
Heat Index: 80°
UV Index: 8 Very High
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 41°
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While the weather forecasters initially suggested June 5, they realized that a one-day postponement would offer better conditions.
A Fire Weather Watch is issued when dangerous conditions may develop in the next 12 to 72 hours, while Red Flag warnings are issued when critical fire weather conditions are imminent or already occurring.
Question: Who or what triggers the decision to sound a tornado siren?
- SAMARA KALK DERBY
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and a weather spotter called in a convincing funnel cloud, but it wasn't confirmed.
The rainy, relatively warm April has put the spring greening well ahead of schedule in the southern part of the state.
Bird migrations are closely linked to mean annual temperature, which influences both departure and arrival times at breeding and wintering grounds.
- Nicole Pollack
It was also the rainiest April in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Wausau and likely statewide.
All tornadoes are assigned a single number from the Enhanced Fujita Scale, according to the most intense damage caused by the storm.
- MELINA KHAN USA Today
A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.
- Jeff Richgels
With the soil saturated from last week’s series of storms and some rivers still running high, additional rain of a half-inch to 1.5 inches may lead to additional localized flooding.
- Nicole Pollack
The National Weather Service has confirmed more intense tornadoes this month than Wisconsin sees in most years.
- BARRY ADAMS
Last week’s storm caused “catastrophic” damage to the recently installed clay-tile roof at St. Bernard Catholic Church on Atwood Avenue.