Joe Taschler
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Germantown, WI, United States
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La Niña may bring a colder, wetter, snowier winter to Wisconsin
The Winter Outlook was released Tuesday by the Climate Prediction Center — a division of the National Weather Service. → Read More
Numerous tornadoes reported across southeast Wisconsin; at least 21,000 without power
Severe thunderstorms brought high winds and tornado warnings across southeast Wisconsin. → Read More
Weather could get loud across Wisconsin later today and overnight; 'chance for thunder is there'
A "strong cold front" will collide with warm, moist air over Wisconsin, creating the possibility of thunderstorms Tuesday into Wednesday. → Read More
Frost advisory issued for southern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee metro, overnight Wednesday into early Thursday
Areas close to the Lake Michigan shore may not see frost, but clear skies and light winds will allow frost to develop inland, forecasters say. → Read More
Nearly 10 inches of rain falls on southern Wisconsin and metro Milwaukee, leading to flooding; more rain possible
A slow-moving storm dumped massive amounts of rain on southern Wisconsin on Sunday into early Monday, flooding roads and overwhelming sewer systems. → Read More
Old Farmer's Almanac predicts colder Wisconsin winter with more snow in some areas
The Old Farmer's Almanac has been issuing a winter weather outlook for 131 years. → Read More
Janesville couple celebrating their wedding anniversary die in a lightning strike near the White House
The victims were identified as James Mueller, 76, and Donna Mueller, 75. Two other people were critically injured in the incident. → Read More
'We're talking large hail, high winds and tornadoes;' Severe storms expected in Wisconsin on Saturday
Meteorologists were working Friday to fine-tune forecasts as to where they think the strongest of the expected severe storms will occur on Saturday. → Read More
Severe weather outbreak likely this weekend in Wisconsin, forecasters say
As of Thursday, it appeared that all the ingredients for severe thunderstorms are likely to come together in Wisconsin, forecasters said. → Read More
Flood advisory issued for parts of metro Milwaukee, Fond du Lac as heavy rain falls across region
Forecasters say heavy rain has already fallen across portions of Wisconsin and more rain is on the way, prompting flood advisories to be issued. → Read More
Air Canada resumes nonstop service between Milwaukee Mitchell and Toronto Pearson International
Air Canada says it is resuming nonstop service between Milwaukee and Toronto, a service it had suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Gas prices drop slightly as the price of oil declines; the price for a gallon of regular is still hovering around $5
The price drop from record highs reached earlier this month is "bringing modest relief at the pump," said travel organization AAA. → Read More
Live weather updates: Nearly 50,000 customers without power across southern Wisconsin after severe storms roll through region
Live coverage of severe thunderstorms in Milwaukee, southern Wisconsin, including weather radar, from reporters are Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. → Read More
It's tornado season in Wisconsin. Here's what you need to know to help keep you and your family safe.
The warm, moist air that fuels severe thunderstorms typically arrives in Wisconsin this time of year, which is prime time for tornadoes in the state. → Read More
There was an explosion at an Eagle construction business; one person was injured, officials say
An emergency alert indicated the explosion happened at Summerset Marine Construction and left several people injured. → Read More
Gas prices hit record highs in Wisconsin. Here's what a gallon costs in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Appleton
Here's a look at which Wisconsin cities set new average record highs for a gallon of regular gas. → Read More
Police converge on Baymont hotel in Waukesha after report of shots fired in room
Officers from departments in Waukesha County have converged on a hotel on East Moreland Boulevard after a report of shots fired in a room at the hotel. → Read More
Severe storms possible for Wednesday across Milwaukee area and much of southeast Wisconsin
A storm moving through the Midwest could bring severe storms to Milwaukee on Wednesday, but there is still uncertainty with the forecast. → Read More
Thunder, rain, snow all possible beginning Wednesday; parts of Milwaukee metro, as well as Green Bay, could see 2 to 5 inches of snow
A spring storm is going to bring the possibility of rain, thunder and snow to Wisconsin beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday. → Read More
Arctic cold front could bring snow squalls and winds up to 40 mph to Wisconsin
An arctic cold front is expected to interact with some unstable air in the atmosphere over Wisconsin to generate snow showers on Friday. → Read More