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MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s Lightning Safety Awareness Day is Tuesday, June 25 and ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to learn more about the dangers of lightning and what steps they should take to remain safe.
While many people look forward to warmer temperatures during the summer months, it's also important to remember that hot conditions can turn dangerous quickly. June 5, 2019 is Heat Awareness Day in Wisconsin.
MADISON, Wis. — Memorial Day marks the start of the busy summer travel and cookout season for many people. Whether you are hitting the road or having friends over, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging everyone to make safety a priority.
MADISON, Wis. — Severe weather can appear quickly in Wisconsin, making it important to have reliable ways of being alerted to changing weather conditions. Having an emergency weather radio in your home or office could save your life.
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill will be delayed until Friday, due to the potential threat of severe thunderstorms, hail, or tornadoes in southern Wisconsin on Thursday.
MADISON, Wis. – It’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week and, despite there being snow in the forecast for later this week, Wisconsin’s statewide tornado drill is expected to continue as planned on April 11.
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers has declared April 8-12 as Wisconsin’s Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. Wisconsin Emergency Management, the National Weather Service (NWS) and the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (WBA) have once again teamed up to sponsor the statewide tornado drills scheduled for Thursday, April 11.
Be flood smart this spring – Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 18-22
MADISON, Wis. — As you set the clocks forward this weekend, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging you to take advantage of the time change to test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and replace the batteries.
MADISON, Wis. — A major winter storm will impact most of southern Wisconsin beginning this morning, continuing throughout the day and evening, with some areas seeing double digit snowfall amounts. Following the snow, bitter Arctic air will cover the state, bringing some of the coldest temperatures in the last few years.