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Weather and Climate News

Cooler, less humid Tuesday and Wednesday before heat, humidity return

Cooler, less humid Tuesday and Wednesday before heat, humidity return

It’ll be cooler and less humid behind Monday night’s front for Tuesday and Wednesday. Heat and humidity return late week, increasing the chance of storms. 
by Sven Sundgaard

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Burning questions: The threat of worsening wildfires on air quality

Burning questions: The threat of worsening wildfires on air quality

Wildfire smoke is becoming an unwelcome part of our already short Midwest summers. When we dive deeper into the issue of wildfires, however, the situation is a bit more complicated than it seems.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as authorities make water rescues in Milwaukee

Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as authorities make water rescues in Milwaukee

Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states has led to water rescues, power outages and road closures.
by The Associated Press

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Foggy start followed by clearing skies

Foggy start followed by clearing skies

A foggy start to the day will give way to clearing skies by the afternoon. An air quality alert remains in effect through Tuesday. Our temperatures will stay near seasonal averages through midweek.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Clear skies tonight, but more air quality concerns arise

Clear skies tonight, but more air quality concerns arise

While Saturday night stays quiet with clear skies, air quality will worsen by Sunday, prompting another alert across the state.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Humidity eases up: dew points dropping, skies brightening

Humidity eases up: dew points dropping, skies brightening

After a stretch of hot and sticky weather, relief is finally here for the weekend. Dew points and temperatures will drop, making it feel more comfortable across the region. Storms and lingering cloud cover will stay confined to our southeast, allowing for brighter skies and drier air to settle in.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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