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Emily Merz

Reporter · US

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  1. Article · Aug 27, 2026 · Emily Merz

    Wisconsin sees second-most tornadoes on record in 2026 (opens the original)

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    FOX VALLEY, Wis. — Wisconsin has recorded 47 tornadoes so far in 2026, more than double the state’s 30-year annual average of 23, according to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office. The total ranks 2026 as the second-most active tornado year on record in the state. The milestone comes one month after an EF-3 tornado struck the Fox Valley on Monday, July 27, 2026, the first tornado of that strength or greater recorded in northeast Wisconsin in nearly 40 years. Tornadoes can occur in Wisconsin in

  2. Article · Jul 19, 2026 · Emily Merz

    First Alert Weather Day: more smoke, severe thunderstorm potential (opens the original)

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    Smoke has returned, and our air quality is once again very unhealthy across the region. Additionally, multiple rounds of strong or severe thunderstorms are likely Monday. Today looks similar to yesterday with a mix of sun and clouds and more wildfire smoke. Our stretch of First Alert Weather Days continues as poor air quality persists. Conditions will be less humid, but still warm. Highs will remain in the low to middle 80s. A few on and off showers are possible throughout the day. Monday is now

  3. Article · Jul 12, 2026 · Emily Merz

    Intense heat, humidity right around the corner (opens the original)

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    Temperatures and humidity are on the rise this weekend as we move into some truly summer-like weather. First Alert Weather Days have been activated for Monday and Tuesday. Today continues the warmup with highs getting back into low 90s, with dew points continuously rising. It will likely start to get more unpleasant beginning late Sunday. A few isolated pop-up thunderstorms are possible, and they could produce a strong to severe storm north of Hwy. 29. This will be a very isolated threat, but it

  4. Article · Jul 8, 2026 · Emily Merz

    Heavy rain, strong storms prompt First Alert Weather Day (opens the original)

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    Two rounds of storms are possible today - one in the morning, another developing during the late afternoon. Gusty winds are possible in the morning, but severe weather is more likely with the late round. Damaging winds and heavy rain are the most likely threats. Today is a First Alert Weather Day. After a round of morning storms, we should dry out midday. Highs will rise into the mid/upper 80s and the heat index could get to near 90 degrees. More storms will develop in the afternoon heat. The se

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