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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Wisconsin State Fair closes, vehicles trapped, Lynyrd Skynyrd concert canceled after Milwaukee flash floods
The Wisconsin State Fair has closed early as the state braces for severe weather. The National Weather Service announced Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa were at risk of flash floods.(X/@Young_Deuces) The fair closed early on Saturday, August 9, due to severe weather. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning around 8:30 pm until 2 am. The areas at risk include Milwaukee, West Allis and Wauwatosa. This comes after a flood watch for most of southern Wisconsin earlier this evening. 'Attention Fairgoers! The State Fair Park is closing. Please use caution as you make your way to the nearest exit as safely as possible and follow the directions of the Fair Park staff and police as you exit,' the state fair shared in a Facebook post. In the comments, they said that Tunnel Entrance F is closed due to the storm, and advised attendees to use either the Main Stage or Turn 4 exits so they could access the state fair's parking lots. Also Read | Scary video of NYC floods: Water burst from walls of 7th Avenue station amid extreme rainfall Meanwhile, social media visuals show vehicles trapped in the rain waters, along with clips of people exiting the fair, and some making most of the rain. Flash flood visuals from Milwaukee One clip showed a person treading water. Others can be seen walking ahead of him. 'It's the only way out,' he remarks. 'Unbelievable,' the person exclaims. Another post shared by a person on X showed a car submerged in the water. 'Major flooding at the Wisconsin State Fair,' they said. A clip shared by Tom Wachs, the Fox6 meteorlogist, showed some kids having fun in the rain water. "Flash flooding is ongoing in West Allis and parts of the Milwaukee area. Around 4" of rain has fallen and it isn't done yet. PLEASE be careful! There is A LOT of water," he wrote. Lynyrd Skynyrd show canceled Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd was supposed to perform on the main stage of the Wisconsin State Fair around 7:30 pm. However, the Bank Five Nine Main Stage show was canceled after some delays. 'While we tried everything within our control to allow this show to go on, for the safety of our artists, team, and Fairgoers, we cannot host this concert,' the state fair said on a separate Facebook post. Those who got tickets via Etix, the official ticket provider for the fair, will get their refunds in the next 7-14 days, the post continued. Those who got it from the state fair ticket office can go between 9 am and 3 pm Monday-Friday, and claim the refund. However, they must be carrying ID and original tickets.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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
- Climate
- Yahoo
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
- Yahoo
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
