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First Alert Weather - Heavy rain possible Sunday night - Monday

Updated: Jun. 21, 2020 at 5:39 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Our next big weather maker will bring in a round of heavy rain and storms Sunday night through Monday.

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First Alert - Stormy start to Father's Day weekend

Updated: Jun. 20, 2020 at 8:11 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Scattered showers and storms could impact your Father's Day weekend plans on Saturday.

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First Alert Weather: Stormy Father's Day Weekend

Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 8:51 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Several rounds of wet weather expected, but it won't be a weekend washout.

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First Alert Weather: Earth Continues To Warm

Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 8:45 PM CDT
Across the country, our states are still warming—with impacts that deepen social inequalities.

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First Alert Weather: Air Quality Advisory Issued

Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Stagnant and warm air is to blame for increased ozone precursors.

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First Alert Weather: Wet Father's Day Weekend

Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
On and off rain could leave up to an inch behind.

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First Alert Weather: Beautiful, but cooler weekend ahead

Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Mostly sunny skies with highs into the lower 70s.

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Southern Wisconsin prepares for possible flash flooding

Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Sanika Bhargaw
Several counties are bracing for heavy rain from Tropical Storm Cristobal.

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ALERT DAY - Remnants of Cristobal brings heavy rain to Wisconsin Tuesday

Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 6:40 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Heavy rain, flooding, isolated severe weather and gusty wind will be possible as the remnants of Cristobal moves through Wisconsin.

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First Alert Weather: Tropical conditions as remnants of Cristobal move north

Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Heavy downpours and gusty winds expected.
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For the first time in decades, a tropical storm will reach Wisconsin

Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 11:41 AM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal to Impact Wisconsin

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First Alert - Remnants of Cristobal could bring in heavy rain next week

Updated: Jun. 7, 2020 at 7:22 AM CDT
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By James Parish
The remnants of Cristobal will bring in a threat of heavy rain and flooding next week.

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First Alert Weather: June 2020 Outlook

Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Above normal temperatures with equal chances of above or below normal precipitation.

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Tree falls on house during severe storms Tuesday

Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Sanika Bhargaw
A woman in Wisconsin Dells said the tree almost hit her before falling on her house.

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Columbia Co. Sheriff: 57 incidents of trees toppling onto homes, roads and power lines

Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Jackson Danbeck
Crews worked to clear a total of 57 incidents where trees were knocked to the ground and blocked roadways, toppled onto homes and downed power lines in Columbia County after severe thunderstorms rolled through Tuesday night.

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First Alert Weather Day Tuesday: Very hot, then very wet

Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Hot temperatures into the 90s with severe weather possible.

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FIRST ALERT: Tracking 90° temperatures and a round of strong storms Tuesday - Tuesday night

Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Temperatures could hit 90 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday. Plus, a round of strong storms could impact the area Tuesday night.

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FIRST ALERT - Near record heat and strong storms possible Tuesday - Tuesday night

Updated: May. 31, 2020 at 5:58 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Near record heat and severe storms will be possible Tuesday through Tuesday night.

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First Alert Weather: Heavy rain gives way to a beautiful weekend

Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Sunshine and dry conditions return, but so do cool temperatures.

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First Alert Weather: Heavy rain expected Thursday

Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Scattered flooding could be a concern.

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First Alert Weather - Tracking heavy rain Thursday and big changes before the weekend

Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 8:14 AM CDT
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By James Parish
A slow-moving cold front will bring in a round of rain on Thursday and a big cool down for the weekend.

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Milton homeowners search for flooding solutions

Updated: May. 26, 2020 at 9:18 PM CDT
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By Sanika Bhargaw
The Army Corps of Engineers is stepping in after more than a year of rising lake levels.

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SLIDESHOW: Strong storms hit southern Wisconsin

Updated: May. 23, 2020 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By Jackson Danbeck
NBC15 News is compiling photos and videos of strong to severe storms hitting southern Wisconsin - including one confirmed tornado in Lancaster - from viewers and our NBC15 crews.

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Tornadoes spotted in Rock Co., Grant Co. as storms roll through Wisconsin

Updated: May. 23, 2020 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Nick Viviani, Sanika Bhargaw
A stormy start to the Memorial Day weekend brought heavy rains - and possible tornadoes - to southern Wisconsin on Saturday afternoon.

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ALERT DAY - Severe storms Saturday afternoon gives way to rainy evening

Updated: May. 23, 2020 at 8:22 AM CDT
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By James Parish
The holiday weekend will be warm, humid and stormy at times.

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First Alert Weather Day Saturday

Updated: May. 22, 2020 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Strong to severe storms possible along with heavy rainfall.

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First Alert Weather: Warm, But Stormy Holiday Weekend

Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Daily chances of storms as temperatures push 80 degrees.

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Spring Planting Continues At Good Pace

Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Corn and soybean planting is well above the seasonal average and this time last year.

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First Alert Weather: Warmest weather of year arrives Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 8:58 AM CDT
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By James Parish
The first 80 degree day of 2020 looks like it will come Memorial Day weekend.

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First Alert Weather: Heavy rain possible Saturday night - Sunday

Updated: May. 16, 2020 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Rain and a few storms will develop Saturday night and continue through the day on Sunday.

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First Alert Weather: Heavy Rain Returns For Part Of Weekend

Updated: May. 15, 2020 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Storms develop Saturday night and continue Sunday.

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First Alert Weather: Stormy periods through Thursday

Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Rain totals of a quarter to one inch possible.

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First Alert Weather: Warmer second half of May

Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 9:27 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Above normal temperatures spell the return of 70 and 80 degree temperatures.

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First Alert Weather: Wet stretch of weather ahead

Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 7:56 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Enjoy the sunshine on Tuesday because rain returns for the second half of the week.

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First Alert Weather: Frost and freezing conditions tonight.

Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Overnight lows dipping down to around the freezing mark.

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First Alert Weather: Spring finally returns this week

Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 8:47 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Highs on Thursday and Friday will be near or just above 70 degrees. Unsettled weather will also return towards the middle and end of the week.

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Gardeners brace for days of wintry weather

Updated: May. 9, 2020 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Sanika Bhargaw
Learn how you can protect your plants from frost in the forecast.

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First Alert Weather: Wet & chilly Mother's Day

Updated: May. 9, 2020 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Our next big weather maker will bring in a round of rain and maybe a few snowflakes on Sunday.

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First Alert Weather: Climate change is causing spring leaves to emerge earlier

Updated: May. 7, 2020 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Earlier blooming is throwing off the timing of important natural events like migration and reproduction, as well as prolonging pest and allergy seasons.

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First Alert Weather: Alert Day Saturday for freezing temperatures

Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
A hard freeze expected Friday night into Saturday morning which could impact the growing season.

DNR issues Red Flag Warning for 12 Central WI counties

Updated: May. 3, 2020 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By NBC15 Staff
The warning is issued when weather factors create extremely dangerous wildfire conditions.

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First Alert Weather - BIG cool down coming

Updated: May. 3, 2020 at 9:44 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Hold off on the spring planting - frost and freezing temperatures will be possible late next and next weekend.

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First Alert Weather: Warm weekend with elevated wildfire concerns

Updated: May. 2, 2020 at 8:18 AM CDT
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By James Parish
With warm temperatures, low humidity levels and gusty winds, any wildfires that develop could spread quickly.

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ALERT DAY: Slight risk of severe thunderstorms late Tuesday

Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 7:39 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
A surge of warm, moist air northward ahead of the low, will bring increasingly unstable air into the region through the day.

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Emergency management officials ask public to review severe weather plan

Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 10:32 PM CDT
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By Brittney Ermon
Emergency management officials are asking the public to take a second look at their safety plan because it could change in the midst of COVID-19.

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An Alert Day Declared for Tuesday Due to the Threat of Severe Storms

Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 8:45 AM CDT
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By Charlie Shortino
Tuesday has been declared an Alert Day due to the threat of severe thunderstorms. Threats: Strong wind up to 60 mph; Large hail up to 1 inch in diameter. Timing: Tuesday late afternoon and/or early evening....

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First Alert: Rain chances increasing early next week

Updated: Apr. 26, 2020 at 9:55 AM CDT
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By James Parish
Umbrellas up - it's going to be a wet end to April.

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How temperatures have changed since the first Earth Day

Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 9:26 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
The average temperature in Madison has climbed by almost 3 degrees.

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First Alert: Rain and a few storms likely Monday evening

Updated: Apr. 19, 2020 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By James Parish
Rain and a few storms are likely Monday evening as a cold front drops south across the area.

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First Alert Weather: Warmer weekend with small rain chance

Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By Meteorologist Brian Doogs
Temperatures return to the 50s with a few showers Saturday night.