Hundreds of homes were destroyed and thousands of lives impacted in a storm that many Wisconsin residents will never forget.
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The Dog Days of Summer
The common summertime phrase has deeper roots in history than you may expect: all the way back to ancient Egyptian astrology.
Historic Flooding in Southeast Wisconsin: August 9 to 10, 2025
On August 9, 2025, torrential downpours caused the worst flash flooding event in southeast Wisconsin since 2008.
Winding Down Summer: Wisconsin August Weather Outlook
August is when Wisconsin usually begins its descent into fall: temperatures dip slightly and thunderstorms become less frequent.
What Changes in Canada’s Wildfire Season Mean for Wisconsin
We’re in the thick of the summer season, and Wisconsinites are once again finding themselves in the thick of Canadian wildfire smoke. It’s a common feeling among residents that this seems to be an increasing …
Sizzling Summer Heat in Wisconsin
A full report of the hottest temperatures and heat indices recorded in the state of Wisconsin since the late 1800s.
Hot Dog, Hot July: Wisconsin Weather Outlook
July is typically Wisconsin’s hottest month of the year, so don’t get your hopes too high for any “refreshing” temperatures.
Crop Response to the Heat, Humidity, and Heavy Rainfall
Higher temperatures and the crops being in their vegetative phase mean increased water demand by the crops and the atmosphere.
The First Heat Wave of Summer 2025
The first major heat wave of the summer is finally fading from Wisconsin, after 80- and 90-degree temperatures and tropical-feeling humidity.
Sneaky Trend in Wisconsin’s Summer Heat
These steamy temperatures fit into a longer pattern of hot Junes and a rising trend towards warmer nights.