Wisconsin State Climatology Office
@WI_ClimateSCO
The Wisconsin State Climatology Office provides climate services to help Wisconsinites use weather and climate information most effectively.
🗣️ Wisconsin is drought-free!! 🗣️ As of yesterday's update to the US Drought Monitor, only two splotches of abnormal dryness remain along portions of the southern state line. #wiwx
"Corn sweat" (aka evapotranspiration) seems to be a hot topic this week! We talked about what it is and how it impacts our summers with @WXPR this morning: wxpr.org/energy-environ…
And it definitely *feels* like the peak of the dog days of summer! 🥵
Today is considered the peak of the "dog days of summer." The dog days get their name based on astronomy. In ancient times, many cultures believed exceptionally hot weather was directly related to the appearance of Sirius - the "dog star." (1/2)
The Corn Belt is expected to be the most humid region in the country this week! A heat dome and corn sweat will cause dew points to surge into the low-to-mid 80s — even higher than Florida. The heat index could reach 115 degrees. Have you ever heard of sweating corn? 🌽
TORNADO STRENGTH: Four EF2 tornadoes have occurred in Wisconsin this year, compared to three by this time in 2024. Nearly half of the tornadoes in the state in 2025 have been EF0s. By this point last year, more tornadoes had occurred, and over half were EF1s. #wiwx
So far, the National Weather Service in Milwaukee has found evidence of four tornadoes in Wisconsin during yesterday's storms (July 16). That preliminary count ties for the 8th-largest July outbreak in the state. #wiwx
Incredible tornado rolling over a hill near Sauk City, #wiwx about 45 mins ago
We currently have 10 areas that had rotation (dark blue) that we're looking for any information on. The main areas where we have video/pics are Dodgeville, Mazomanie, Beaver Dam and Hustisford. Any cross streets with damage is helpful. #wiwx
Thank you to all of the storm spotters, chasers and law enforcement that gave us real time reports today of the tornadoes and funnel/wall clouds! We're now trying to figure out where to survey, so if you are aware of any damage, please let us know. #wiwx
Storms will likely be accompanied by heavy downpours later today! Remember to never drive through flooded roadways, even if the water looks shallow.
A complex of rain and thunderstorms will move across the state this afternoon and evening. Within this, some strong to severe storms are possible, along with heavy rainfall and localized flooding. weather.gov/grb/weathersto… #wiwx
Smoke is moving out! Satellite imagery from 6 PM Sunday (July 13) vs 9 AM Monday (July 14) shows big improvements in smokiness across much of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa.
[7/14/25] 5:00 AM ⛈ Smoke lingers across most of the state today, eventually giving way to rain/storm chances for the majority of the upcoming week. Some storms Tuesday afternoon could become strong or severe in north-central Wisconsin. #wiwx
Our June Climate Summary is here! ☀️ Check out the full write-up on our website: climatology.nelson.wisc.edu/june-2025-clim…
If you were in Milwaukee 30 years ago, you remember this heat wave. Between July 12-15 of 1995, there were 85 heat-related deaths in Milwaukee County, 141 across Wisconsin. Heat is the number one cause of weather-related deaths in the country. #wiwx
Deer and rainbow from one of my @SpypointCamera in Fort Atkinson, Wis last night. #wiwx
Calling all weather and history nerds! 🗣️ Dive into the weather encyclopedia that is Dr. Ed Hopkins' brain in his new Climate Ed-ucation blogs. He'll answer questions you didn't even know you had! You can find his blogs on our website #wiwx
The occurrence of two tornadoes in La Crosse County on June 25 brings the state total up to 24, surpassing our average count for an entire year #wiwx
48-hour (June 23-25) rain totals for southwest and southcentral Wisconsin with more to come today 👀 #wiwx
