Milwaukee, WI
Video shows tree nearly hitting cyclist as extreme weather, temperatures hit Milwaukee
A one-two punch of near-record-breaking heat and intense thunderstorms have hit Milwaukee-area residents this week but forecasters say a respite could arrive by the weekend.
To begin this week, Milwaukee recorded highs of 94 degrees, with heat indices making things feel closer to 100 degrees. Apart from the high temperatures in the area, high humidity was also present in the area making it a prime mixture for thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon.
The high temperature for Wednesday is expected to peak at only 74 degrees in the city of Milwaukee and 78 degrees in other areas outside of the city, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday’s temperature is close to the average late-August high temperature of 79 degrees.
Nake Falkinham a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Milwaukee talked about the conditions in the last couple of days.
“All that heat and moisture that was in place across the area kinda primed the area for severe weather,” he said.
Storms cause damages and accidents in Milwaukee
According to the National Weather Service, about .14 inches of rain fell in Milwaukee between Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Winds in the area caused branches to be knocked onto powerlines causing power outages amid high temperatures.
Winds were so strong in one area that caused a tree to fall onto the road almost hitting a bicyclist.
In the video you can see winds swinging trees back and forward until one falls onto the road, knocking a power line down with it as well.
A cyclist on the road does not manage to stop in time and falls right onto the fallen lumber.
A pedestrian walking along the sidewalk comes to the cyclist’s aid.
Temperatures and storms to become calmer towards the end of the week
Looking ahead toward the end of the week and Labor Day weekend, temperatures and weather conditions are expected to become less extreme.
The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures to remain mild for the rest of the week with highs only reaching the mid-to-high 70s and low 80s.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely Thursday night heading into Friday.
Otherwise, today and tomorrow will not be as hot. Our next chance for t-storms will be Thursday night and Friday morning. Dry weather and cooling temperatures can be expected for the weekend and Labor Day. pic.twitter.com/8pwWvcPt1r
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) August 28, 2024
Labor Day weekend is also forecasted to be mostly clear and dry, with a high of around 80 degrees on Saturday.
Labor Day itself is expected to be sunny and rain-free, with a cool high of around 70 degrees.
Wisconsin weather warnings
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This article originally appeared on Aberdeen News: Milwaukee weather video shows tree nearly hitting cyclist amid storms
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Milwaukee, WI
IndyCar Series returning to historic Milwaukee Mile
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IndyCar Series returning to historic Milwaukee Mile
IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for the first time since 2015!
IndyCar returns to Milwaukee for the first time since 2015!
Driver Santino Ferucci joins FOX6 WakeUp with the details.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday, August 30 – Gates open at 1:30pm | NTT INDYCAR SERIES and INDY NXT by Firestone Practice Rounds
Saturday, August 31 – Gates open at 10am | INDY NXT by Firestone Race and NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race 1 starts at 5pm CT
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Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee shooting near 27th and Burleigh, 1 wounded
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Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE – One person was wounded in a shooting on Milwaukee’s north side Tuesday, Aug. 27.
It happened near 27th and Burleigh around 6:30 p.m. Police said the 26-year-old victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
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Police are looking for whoever is responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
Milwaukee, WI
Game Thread #131: Milwaukee Brewers (75-55) vs. San Francisco Giants (66-66)
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The Milwaukee Brewers are home, for a minute. After their six-game road trip last week, they’ve got three games against the San Francisco Giants at American Family Field before heading back on the road this weekend.
Tonight should be a fun one as we are treated to an excellent pitching matchup. For the Brewers, Tobias Myers will take the hill, looking to turn the ship around a little bit after he struggled a bit against the Cardinals last Wednesday. He only gave up two earned runs, but it took him 89 pitches to get through four innings. (How very Peralta-like.) Still, Myers is sporting a 2.87 ERA on the season and has been one of the brightest spots on the Brewers.
Myers will face off against the Giants’ Logan Webb, who has been one of the league’s best pitchers over the last three seasons. Webb finished second in Cy Young voting in 2023 and made the All-Star team this season; he is also the MLB leader in innings pitched this season after leading the majors last year. He is an extreme groundball pitcher who relies on a sinker/changeup combo; he almost never gives up home runs (a league-leading 0.4 HR/9 this season) and rarely runs into trouble with walks (2.1 per nine after leading the NL with 1.3 last season).
Jake Bauers will DH tonight and move into the cleanup spot in a lefty-heavy lineup that also features Sal Frelick, Brice Turang, and switch-hitter Blake Perkins.
First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. on Bally Sports Wisconsin and the Brewers Radio Network.
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