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20-05-2025
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Enhanced Fujita Scale; how National Weather Service ranks tornadoes
The Brief Tornadoes are rated on the Enhance Fujita Scale. The rating does not have anything to do with the size of the tornado. Ratings go from EF-U to EF-5. MILWAUKEE - Tornadoes are categorized on what is called the Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale. What we know The Enhanced Fujita Scale became operational on February 1, 2007. It was designed to rate tornadoes based on estimated wind speeds and related damage. The strength of a tornado has nothing to do with the size of it. When a tornado is surveyed, it is compared to a list of Damage Indicators and Degrees of Damage which help estimate the range of wind speeds the tornado produced to damage specific structures and/or materials. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android It is important to note that the EF Scale is a set of wind estimates, not measurements based on damage. It uses a three-second gust estimate at the point of damage. Estimates vary with height and exposure. Dig deeper Wisconsin has had tornadoes that are rated EF-U, standing for EF-Unknown. The National Weather Service rates a tornado an EF-U when the tornado's intensity can not be determined due to the lack of visible damage to buildings, trees, or other structures in order to assess the wind speed needed to classify a tornado. Typically, Wisconsin experiences an average of 23 tornadoes per year with the peak months being May through June. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News It has been an active season across portions of the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the south. Wisconsin has a preliminary count of 20 tornadoes so far in 2025. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service. The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Climate
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Wisconsin hail size reports; severe weather Thursday, May 15
The Brief The National Weather Service collected hail size data from Thursday's storms. Tornado watches and warnings, as well as severe thunderstorm warnings, were issued. MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service collected hail size data from the severe weather system that rolled across the region on Thursday, May 15. Tornado watches and warnings, as well as severe thunderstorm warnings, were issued throughout the day. The NWS reported the hail the system brought in some areas reached the size of tennis balls. By the numbers Below is an alphabetical list of the largest reported hail diameters (in inches) from communities in southeast Wisconsin. Big Bend, 2.0 Campbellsport, 1.25 Dousman, 1.5 East Troy, 1.5 Hales Corners, 1.0 Hartford, 1.25 Hubertus, 1.0 Ixonia, 2.5 Kekoskee, 1.25 Kenosha, 1.0 Lac La Belle, 2.0 Lomira, 1.25 Lowell, 1.0 Mukwonago, 1.25 Muskego, 1.0 Nashotah, 1.0 Oak Creek, 1.0 Pleasant Prairie, 1.75 Racine, 1.25 Richfield, 1.0 South Milwaukee, 1.0 Theresa, 1.0 Waterford, 2.5 Wind Lake, 1.0 Wind Point, 1.0 Severe storms hit southeast Wisconsin on Thursday, dropping large hail in some places. FOX6 News invites viewers to share photos from your neighborhood. Those images are shared online and often used on-air. Have photos of storm damage? You can share those here. We invite you to share photos from your community, but be safe doing so. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Wisconsin dense fog advisory until 10 a.m. Thursday; what to expect
The Brief The NWS has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin. It covers seven counties, mostly along the lakeshore, until 10 a.m. Thursday. Dense fog could limit visibility – posing a potential hazard on the roads. MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin until 10 a.m. Thursday. Why you should care The advisory covers Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Washington and Waukesha counties. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android During the advisory, dense fog could limit visibility – posing a potential hazard on the roads. It will spread inland from Lake Michigan through the overnight hours. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Climate
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Wisconsin dense fog advisory Tuesday into Wednesday; what to expect
The Brief The NWS has issued a dense fog advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin. It covers all lakeshore counties from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Dense fog could limit visibility in some areas to a quarter-mile or less. MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has issued a dense fog advisory for southeast Wisconsin starting at 9 p.m. Tuesday. Why you should care The advisory covers all counties – Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington and Waukesha – until 10 a.m. Wednesday. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android During the advisory, dense fog could limit visibility in some areas to a quarter-mile or less – posing a potential hazard on the roads. It will spread inland from Lake Michigan. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Climate
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Southeast Wisconsin hail stones; FOX6 News viewers share pictures
The Brief Storms rumbled through southeast Wisconsin on Friday morning, April 18 and dropped heavy rain and hail. The hail stones seen in the region were as small as peas and as big as golf ball. Viewers submitted their photos in the gallery below. MILWAUKEE - When storms rumbled through southeast Wisconsin on Friday morning, April 18, many FOX6 News viewers captured images of heavy rain and hail stones that were quite large. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Below is a photo gallery of some of the photos submitted to FOX6 News from our loyal viewers. If you have pictures of hail from your neighborhood, simply click the ADD button. Those images will be reviewed before they are posted. Meanwhile, offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: FOX6 Storm Center app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX LOCAL Mobile app Download for Android Download for iOS FOX Weather app Download for Android Download for iOS We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it's all there. When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin. CLICK HERE to "Like" the FOX6 Weather Team on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Rob Haswell on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Tom Wachs on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Stephanie Barichello on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Lisa Michaels on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Like" Holly Baker on Facebook CLICK HERE to "Follow" the FOX6 Weather Team on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Rob Haswell on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Tom Wachs on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Stephanie Barichello on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Lisa Michaels on X CLICK HERE to "Follow" Holly Baker on X The Source Information in this report is from the FOX6 Weather Experts and National Weather Service.
