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meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. sally: i am in early this morning for meteorologist jeremy nelson. so long to the showers as we say hello to a nice weekend. summer-like low 80's on deck for monday. we have a chance for a few showers and temperatures next week above normal. overnight showers have with a little bit of cloudiness left her around. 64 for mequon, greendale, they view. 66 that cudahy and the airport. waukesha, 61-degrees. we will see a gradual clearing with highs reaching 79 degrees. 64 tonight. tomorrow, a nice-looking sunday was sunshine and highs of 76. thema: thank you, sally. new from overnight a fire causes near 60th and morgan in milwaukee. fire crews were called just before 3:00 this morning. according to firefighters, they had a tough time getting the fire under control because of hoarding conditions. the one person in the home did get out safely. the fire started in the kitchen, but the exact cause is under investigation. crews from north shore fire were called to a basement fire around 3:30 this

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meteorologist sally severson with your forecast. sally: a quick warm-up today with highs in the mid to upper 70's. it feels a lot more like fall for your work week. are sometimes unclear. but for one little girl, it's something she'll now never forget. the split decision she made that may have saved her mother's life. they with us. you're watching wisn 12 news russ: i've travelled over 50,000 miles all across wisconsin - listening to people, hearing their stories. a lot of folks are business owners and entrepreneurs. they tell me how hard it is to grow a business in today's economy. so together, we came up with the badger innovation plan. through expanded access to high-speed broadband, better job training and fair trade. because we need to export wisconsin products, not wisconsin jobs. >> leading the way with important local coverage, you're watching wisn 12 news this morning, with thema ponton and weather watch 12 meteorologist jeremy nelson. wisn 12 news this morning continues. thema: welcome back to wisn 12 news this morning. 25.

sally severson is keeping an eye on the weather conditions. this morning, it feels very refreshing outside. sally: it does. temperatures 50 to 60 degrees. we get a look at september overall, daytime highs right around 70 degrees. it will be a little more human for today. certainly than it was yesterday. -- humid for today. certainly than it was yesterday. we extend your weekend 83 degrees. a bit breezier, and for tuesday, that pretty much does it. the highs 87 degrees. chances for showers and storms increase later tuesday afternoon in tuesday night, and a good chance for wet in the forecast coming our way wednesday. thema: thank you, sally. new from overnight, one man is dead and two other people are in the hospital after a car crash. this happened around 11:00 last night near 32nd and wisconsin just west of downtown. investigators say the driver lost control and hit at pole. two of the men were thrown from the car. one man died at the scene and the two others are in the hospital with serious injuries. the cause of the crash is still under inve

let's get to sally severson. >> showers, low 60s. early morning temperatures between 55-60. we are sheeing the showers, breezy off and on throughout the day and the temperatures hold steady. right now a little light rain and misty and drizzling. 61 at this hour. the winds are northeast showers arriving this morning between now and noon and mostly light and scattered. but the wet is here for today, tonight and tomorrow. ben? >> traffic watch 12 a long term closure is impacting the interchange. live coverage is starting with mike anderson for us this morning. mike? this is going impact many of the people for a long time. starting tomorrow morning one of the busiest ramps in the zoo interchange is shutting down. this closure means driving from germantown and wauwatosa has to find a different route. it could add at least to your drive. >> there will be a lot of traffic being diverted. plan ahead. the travel times will be increased. >> the d.o.t. is saying it waited until now to close the ramp so not interrupting the drivers in the summer festival season. the closure is starting

first, here is sally severson. >> we are watching the radar once again for today. the heaviest of the rain showers remaining just to the north and west before the boundary is washing out over the next 16 hours or so. there you go. live on the radar network. showers lighter across parts of fond and dodge county. the heavy rains are showing up to the west overall. that is where the flooding is a concern. we talk to jeremy in a moment. rain to heaviest to the north and west. scattered showers, a stray rumble of thunder is possible and the temperatures going up to upper 70s. spotty showers staying in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow morning. there is incredible rain to the here in the southeast part of the state, we saw the rain yesterday. thunderstorms blew through in the morning. we are along the fox river in waukesha. no flood concerns here. the water is just a little higher than normal. it is staying within the banks. to the areas of the state hit hard overnight n. the area shaded in green, flood warnings and flash flood let's really focus on in the area betwe

. >> matt is on stand by, first we are checking in with sally severson. >> it is a busy week with the rainfall, temperatures 80s and between now and noon will be the prettiest part of the day. we are keeping our eye on the radar for the showers. between 3:00 and 10:00 hail and wind in some of the isolated stronger storms. all dry out there this morning. 64 at mitchell international. we are on the way to highs in the low to mid 80s. matt? >> we have a problem with a semi-crash. the semi is in the ditch here. the crews are working to get that out of the ditch. no delays. travel times are in decent shape. that's a look at the morning commute, back to you. >> matt, thank you. >> more exclosives are discovered in new jersey. >> everyone is trying to figure out what is happening on the east coast. five devices found over night. one of them blew up while the police were disarming it. that happened in elizabeth, new jersey. this is the third bombs exploded in seaside, new jersey and new york city. we have more from washington with the latest. >> tim, law enforcement is questioning five people

first we are going to sally severson. >> we have developing the fog in the inland counties and we have a dense fog advisory until 9:00. walworth, jefferson and dodge now, this is not an updated map. sheboygan 8/10s of a mile. fair at the airport. we are on the way to highs into the low 80s. cooler along the lake. we are getting in on the sunshine. matt? >> sally, things are looking good out there. the pavement is dried off from the rains last night. no bigro leaving soon. travel times are a breeze out there. no crashes being reported on the system. back to you. >> matt, thank you. >> all lanes of northbound highway 45 in wauwatosa are re-opened at a serious crash. it happened around 10:30. we are working to learn if there were injuries. >> the big story this morning, the new york, new jersey suspect is being held on bail. >> they are looking into why he alleged planted the explosives over the weekend. >> federal charges in the bombing have not been filed yet, but facing counts of attempted murder following the capture. this being held on bail. >> first to apprehend the suspect in just

i'm in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sally, we saw the radar and there is a lot moving through right now. >> we have the rain and showers, more of the garden variety. there we are with a look at the in the state. we have periods of heavy rain. not a lot in the way of severe weather. i don't expect severe weather this afternoon. but this amp the stronger storms are a possibility. right now the winds are east. we anticipate overall more of a west and southwest wind. so the time line, i think that off this morning. between 8 and noon a lull in the rain action. high temperature today if we break the sun 87 or so. then between noon and 8:00, periods of rain and storms arriving once again and potential for the local heavy rainfall later this afternoon and the evening hours. ben? >> thank you, sal. >> right now, cleanup is underway after storms moved damage was reported yesterday afternoon and evening in manitowoc, appleton, and hortonville. this is video of a barn that collapsed in kimberly just east of appleton. look at this.

first here is sally severson. sal? >> we are watching the radar showers continue to fire, especially up in south and central western wisconsin. you are seeing on the network, there is a stationary front and that is the focus of the rain today. we stand a chance for light showers here. mist and drizzle. but the rain is heavier no the north and west. we get up to the 70s this afternoon. a rumble of two of thunder later in the afternoon, but overall the rain is much right now, at the airport, 66. a little fog going on. we are going to look at the temperatures that hold upper 70s today. but still, keep the rain gear around. we have been talking about the heavy rain in the west central part of the state. >> sally, good morning. a half inch to an inch of rain in southeast wisconsin yesterday

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> good morning, melinda, changeable is taking care of it inland locations zero, a third of a mile visibility away from the lake. it is good in the city of milwaukee. but a dense fog for the inland counties, fond du lac, dodge, jefferson and wal worth counties until 9:00. low beams, slow speeds this morning. overall, big high pressure is building in and for us, that 64 at the airport. the winds are light and northwest. we become light and southeast later in the day and the fog is improving this morning and becoming sunny and low 80s inland. >> when you're on the go, take the weather watch 12 forecast with you. just download the wisn 12 news app. it's free for your smartphone or tablet. >> right now, a 28-year-old man is in custody accused of detonating a bomb in new york explosions in new york and new jersey. tim, what do we know about the suspect and how investigators found him? >> his name is ahmad khan rahami. he was seen on surveillance camera near the bombing s

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. >> i don't blame you and summer is not going any where, high today 84. storms are rolling in after 3:00. some could be on the strong side. and we are wet again with spotty rain and storms wednesday through sunday and we are turning cooler toward the end of the week. watching the cool front as it is moving through later today. it is a focus for showers and a few storms. we warm up quickly for today. between now and noon, mostly sunny skies and increasing late morning and afternoon clouds. the temperatures are climbing up to the 70s. cloudy and warm. we are watching the radar this afternoon as the rain and storms are developing near and along the cool front. >> when you're on the go, take the weather watch 12 forecast it's free for your smartphone or tablet. wisn 12 news time now is 4:32. >> developing overnight, explosives found in a new jersey trash can. this is now the third community rocked by this type of crime in recent days. tim, five suspicious devices were found overnight. >> one of them blew up while police were trying to di

sally severson is tracking the showers moving our way. russ feingold: i'm russ feingold and i approve this message. narrator: listen to ron johnson on social security: johnson: social security is a legal ponzi scheme. narrator: as senator, johnson's been working to turn it into one. he wants to privatize social security putting benefits at risk. and he attacks medicare -- would turn it into a voucher program, costing seniors thousands out-of-pocket. don't let ron johnson turn social security into a johnson: ...legal ponzi scheme. not for seniors. >> i am keeping an eye to the sky this morning, rain and storms are approaching. now edging into fond du lac and damage the biggest hazards will be locally heavy rainfall and flooding. heavy rain in western fond du lac and scooting into dodge county. we are going to look at a good they are moving to the southeast at 30 miles per hour. i think we put together a few dry hours. flash flood watch for sheboygan, fond du lac and dodge counties. we go up to 80. we are looking at rain and storms redevelo

let's get to sally severson. >> showers, low 60s.

i've stepped into the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. i looked outside, it is clear right now. >> the rain is holding off until later in the day. the first coolish shot moving into the great lakes. the temperatures 50s and 60s with the west breezes. stubborn low pressure is going to continue to just sort of pin

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> we are looking at beautiful weather over the next few days a few clouds passing by from time to time, especially today. we are staying dry throughout the holiday weekend. highs near 70 degrees today. northeast winds are keeping the temperatures a little cooler for now the winds are calm. the sunrise 6:17. high pressure is influencing the weather and with the breezes a few passing clouds from time to time. we welcome september with a party sunny and highs near 70. 74 for tomorrow. near 80 for the holiday weekend. now let's join on the way to news chopper 12. system. the volume is light. the pavement is dry. the travel times are no sweat. no crashes reported on the system right now. that's a look at the morning commute, back to you. >> all right, matt. >> happening now, kids across southeast wisconsin are getting ready to head back to school, but parents in the west allis-west milwaukee school district may have to keep their kids at home today. buses won't be able

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> good morning. keeping an eye on the temperatures and away from lake 50s. 54 at this hour in waukesha. 53 at the dells. 61 at mitchell. not much of a warm up, holding in the upper 60s. early morning the clouds. we sandwich in a little sunshine and clouds in the afternoon. instant fall is moving in. a mix of sun and clouds for the day. the winds are gusting out of the west. 48 tonight. greatep and tomorrow, it is a dry morning. a slight chance of showers going, especially for tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night and the highs into the low 60s. >> when you're on the go, take the weather watch 12 forecast with you. just download the wisn 12 news app. it's free for your smartphone or tablet. >> we start this morning with commitment 2016. early voting begins later today in milwaukee. you can vote between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at zeidler municipal building next to city hall. locations will open in other parts of the city. >> students and faculty at matc are getting the word out about early voting. the

i'm in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sal, you have been watching some of the rain moving through overnight. >> we are looking at the wettest of the weather across sheboygan, dodge, fond du lac washington county. flood watch in place and covering most of southern wisconsin through about 11:00 tonight. now what is going to happen for us, a cool front is sagging to the south in the afternoon and the focus for the development of the rain and storms. now this isn't a widespread rainfall, but the scattered storms much like we saw

i'm in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sal, you have been watching some of the rain moving through overnight. >> we are looking at the wettest of the weather across sheboygan, dodge, fond du lac washington county. flood watch in place and covering most of southern wisconsin through about 11:00 tonight. now what is going to happen for us, a cool front is sagging to the south in the afternoon and the focus for the development of the rain and storms. now this isn't a widespread rainfall, but the scattered storms much like we saw morning. here is the focus on the north counties, more in the heavy rain and light anyoning. the showers and storms approaching columbia county and northwest parts of dane county. if this holds together it is going to scrape across the southern counties. the the south as a cool front. as we may get in a couple of dry hours this morning before the rain redevelops in the afternoon. jeremy nelson is along the river. >> this is the milwaukee river and we are talking more about that in a moment. we are goi

here's weather watch 12 meteorologist sally severson. good morning sally! fair skies early this morning with for sunshine today with highs reaching to the upper 70s on light se winds. skies are partly cloudy tonight with lows in the upper 50s to 60. sunday brings sun and highs near 80 with low 80s on deck for labor day. weather pattern becomes wetter for next week. overnight: a driver trying to reach for his cell phone intersection on milwaukee's north side. this was the scene just before one this morning near fond du lac and hickory. according to milwaukee police, the driver was trying to grab his phone when he lost control of the car. he needed to get a few stitches in his arm. police say he will get a ticket for inattentive driving. today the wisconsin badgers open their season with a marquee match-up against the l-s-u tigers. they are playing on lambeau field for e-s-p-n college on the opposite side of the field is a familiar face for the badgers. former badgers defensive coordinator dave aranda switched sides this offseason. he obviously knows the badg

meteorologist sally severson is standing by in the weather center with our saturday weather details. sally: we are talking showers to sunshine. when you will see the sun today. you are watching wisn 12 news "this morning." >> like,, it, and share with the ? ? ? you live life your way. we can help you retire your way, too. financial guidance while you're mastering life. thema: welcome back. wisn 12 news time is 5:13. the national football league is launching an initiative aimed at preventing, diagnosi, treating concussions and other head injuries. it's called the play smart, play safe initiative. the nfl will hire a doctor to serve as the nfl's chief medical officer. plus, the league will provide $100 million to support engineering advancement and medical research. you will remember back in 2015 a federal judge approved a settlement to a lawsuit filed by thousands of former players, accusing the nfl of negligence in linking concussions to brain the soccer pitch. that sport is growing in popularity, and with that growth comes a rise in the number of e.r. visits from young soccer players

on to weatherwatch 12, here is meteorologist sally severson. sally: we have a windy warm-up in place. very gusty, north northeast wind over the ohio valley. 50, winds gusting at 28. we continue the clouds streaming at a mix of sun and clouds through the day today. fairly mild highs in the mid 60's. a better shot at spotty showers, especially late morning into the afternoon. readings into the low 60's. >>> good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. new details now on that nightmare elementary school shooting. a 14-year-old opens fire on the playground. >> move that patient towards the helicopter. >> one student critical. two more injured. police trying to find a motive for the attack. >>> parenting dilemma. these photos raising a big question about discipline in public. when do you interfere with what another parent is doing? our experts weigh in. when to step in and when to back off. >>> royal pda, the brand-new pictures of will and kate that reveal their love connection is stronger than ever. what our body language experts says everyone can learn fr

now, meteorologist sally severson has a look at your forecast. sally: sunshine. mostly in morning with partly cloudy skies. 65 degrees for muskego early this morning. 50's and 60's get into the low-70's. today, plenty in the way of september sunshine. a nice-looking holiday weekend ? >>> welcome back, everyone. we are back now with our huge party in the park and a great crowd in city parks found dane summer stage. who is here today? i'm pretty sure it's jason derulo. >> that's right. all for our summer performing "kiss the sky" but first take a look. ? ? spread your wings and kiss the sky ? ? kiss the sky ? ? i believe we could fly now ? ? spread your wings and fly woo ? >> oh. ? nah nah ? >> hey! ? spread your wings and kiss the sky whoo ? ? kiss the sky ? [ cheers and applause ] ? ooh ? ? >> oh, yeah! ? ? don't know when we going home but your friend could come along ? ? i'm thinking why not baby why not i'm looking good don't wanna thinking why not baby why not ? ? oh take a sip take a sip now take it down take it down now ? ? say ah say ah say ah say ah oh do

i'm in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sal, you have been tracking the showers that have been moving through overnight and maybe a little break? >> we may get a little break this morning. the southern counties have been getting a break. on the journal times building. we are not done with the rain just yet. the flood watch is continuing for southern wisconsin throughout the evening hours. the cool front is sagging to the south and providing the energy for the rain and the storms. the showers and storms are central and south central. i am focussed on a little bit of a the northern counties. we have a pretty good little line of rain and storms now pivoting across columbia county and this is scraping across parts of jefferson and dodge county. we are not done with the rain and storms, periods of rain and storms throughout the day a. brief lull in the action now to jeremy nelson. >> good morning, sal, good morning, everyone, you mentioned some of the storms up to the north and west, the skies are getting darker here in mequon a

let's check in with meteorologist sally severson. sally: the 70's, and 60's overnight. our wind is coming from the southeast, now the southwest, indicative that the cool front is getting closer. with it, wind out of the west and northwest, and that will bring in cooler and drier air. we are still warm and humid with a few showers. light rain pushing across large, are light and scattered overnight. low pressure drives the cool front across the state, and with it, lows around 65 and some patchy fog with spotty showers. sprinkles are possible early tomorrow morning, snow clearing, and a windy high of 72. sunday, sunshine and the lower 70's. toya: thank you, sally. eric von, a prominent milwaukee broadcaster, is being remembered after his sudden death last night. as his dear friend and our colleague mike anderson reports the journalist, web pioneer, and , loving family man leaves a legacy behind of a life full of passion. >> you hear gunshots. you see speeding cars. you hear people screaming and yelling all the time. >> eric von was a voice that spoke truth and concern. >>

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> well, you know, autumn is easing in for us, a little step at a time. we are looking at temperatures for now showing this is mounted at milwaukee institute of art and design. the cloud are trying to break up. the clouds are lingering over the far east and southern corner early today. we grab a little sunshine for monday. the dew points falling out of the 60s and into the 40s. a mix of sun and clouds today. the temperatures reaching up to hour. we time out the showers coming up for tomorrow. matt? >> sally, we have moved on from the crash, all lanes are reopened there. things are looking pretty good. otherwise, we are looking good. getting busy on 94 east bound. tapping the brakes into the construction zone. that's a look at the morning commute, back to you. >> we start this morning with commitment 2016. early voting begins later today in milwaukee. thema ponton is live where the people can vote. thema? >> good morning, ben. they are getting under way here. they ha

meteorologist sally severson is >> that gorgeous live picture says it all this morning. we are on our way to sunshine. temperatures yesterday very low 70s. today much of the same. 73 degrees. sunny and pleasant. not so breezy today. saturday and sunday the heat is coming back. low 80s for sunday and labor day. the rain holds off until tuesday next week. dry high pressure influences the it is all quiet over the upper midwest. as we sail to the south and wa is happening with tropical storm hermine, the heavy rains are exiting florida and pushing up to into the carolinas as well. we are looking at tornado washes and flash flood warnings and watches and moving up to the coastal virginia. weekend for the eastern u.s. >> sally, believe it or not the first time in 11 years that florida is waking up to a hurricane. let's look at that tropical storm right now. this is from our sister station in tampa, florida. the clouds and the storm surge coming in there on the beach. this is st. marks, florida. a man is that water appears to be knee high. there are a hundred thousand people wi

first we are going to sally severson. >> a wind is blowing around the fist of the leaves dropping from the trees. long with the highs in the 60s. there is a little low pressure to keep the clouds around. looking warmer toward the end of the week. the clouds are to the east and hugging the south. 60 at the airport. temperatures mid 50s in waukesha. clearing to a party sunny sky this morning. the highs afternoon. >> right now things are in decent shape. this is waukesha 164 and 43, looking good right now on the rock freeway. kwieest across the rest of the freeways as well. if you are jumping in the car soon, no troubles for you. that's a look at the morning commute, back to you. presidential debate between democrat hillary clinton and republican donald trump. the polls are show 44% of the likely voters are voting for trump and 46% voting for clinton. election day is looming just six weeks away. we are going to washington on more for what to >> it is a 90 minute debate. before taking the stage tonight at hofstra university, they showed up the foreign policy props. both campaigns explained

meteorologist sally severson is sal? >> take a look at the low clouds cruising in on the northeast breezes this morning. this is happening for most of the night. 60 at the airport. winds are gusting up to 32 miles per hour and the clouds continue to invade on the gusty winds and for the most part staying dry throughout the day. sustained winds in the neighborhood of 20 miles per hour. with the gusts 25-30 miles per swept. low clouds and peeks of sunshine in this morning. 66 today for the high. the showers hold off until after mid night tonight. now to matt on the way to news chopper 12. >> keep your hands on the wheel. otherwise we are quiet this morning. the construction is wrapped up. things are moving along

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. >> this morning as we look at racine you can seeom cloudiness about. 75 degrees. overdew point of 70 southwest winds. southwest winds are kicking up for today 12-25 miles per hour. and our temperatures will zoom up to 90 degrees. after the heat, we are talking rain and storms and diving in overnight tonight, late tonight. several rounds of storms over many hours later tonight and

now let's get a check of the forecast -- with meteorologist sally severson. early morning patchy fog gives way to bright sun and warm highs this afternoon. climb to the low 80s today. it will turn a little cooler along lake michigan this afternoon on light southeast breezes. cloudy comeback tonight with lows in the low 60s. there is a chance for rain earlier wednesday morning chance for rain tomorrow afternoon and >> announcer: its "live with kelly"! today from the hit series "gotham," jada pinkett-smith. and star of "ncis: new orleans," scott bakula. kelly as cohost. all next on "live." ? ? and now, here are kelly ripa and jussie smollett!

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather cte sal? >> summery weather is staying in the forecast and just not ing to go yet and we are lookinat highsntohe 80s. for today,lue fors everyone. temperatures low 70s. cooler a times along the lake. now, saturday we get closer to 80 degrees. starts to feel a little more humid forsatda but especially sunday anden mday more humid and temperatures

it's 5:30 on this wednesday, we're in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sal, we are looking at the radar, it is just about here, the rain that we have been talking about this morning. >> getting reports from fond du lac and heavy rain a lot of lightning and thunder. scott is reporting in plymouth, the action is picking up as well. so we are keeping a close eye on this initial round of rain and storms. this is where the heavy rain is rainfall and lightning and gusty winds. we are quieting down just a little bit in fond du lac and dodge counties. as we move to south just a little bit. we are able to see the light anyoning on the tower cams. allow extra time for the morning

i'm in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sal, we saw the radar, the rain is moving through now and this is not the only shower for the >> we have a round in the next few hours and a few dry hours and redeveloping in the afternoon. here is a look at the radar, the steady rain and the some what heavy rain that is up to the northern counties. lighter rain showers northern dodge, and into parts of washington.

here's meteorologist sally severson with a check of your forecast. patchy, dense fog early this morning. mist and drizzle around as well. look for mostly cloudy skies with spotty, light showers still possible. we may hear a rumble of thunder later this afternoon as well. highs in the upper 70s. stray showers tonight and friday good evening everyone. fall is officially here! that means it's time for harvest fair! tomorrow on wisn 12 news this morning: from pumpkin bowling... to scarecrow making... we're creamy swirls of pure indulgence. silky sifts of total transcendence. tempting accents of sheer pleasure. this should be the name. or something more like "golden gold." or maybe, "mmmmmm mmhmm." but, with 20% of your daily fiber, its actually fiber one. >>> good morning, america. it's 8:00 a.m. state of emergency in north carolina. violent protests in charlotte for a second straight night. demonstrators throw bottles, stomp on cars, knocking a reporter to the ground. the national guard and state troopers called in and big new questions raised about the

i'm here in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. so we talked about the packers in jacksonville. >> and yes, so hot. >> and feeling nice up here. pressure in place for us. yesterday was a beautiful day. take a look at the temperatures. 54 west bend. 61 at the airport. as far as what is happening for us, way to the north and west across northern north dakota to see what is headed our way, the high pressure is influencing the weather and keeping us sunny and die today. for today, a bright sunshine in place for us. a up to 78. for tonight then, becoming cloudy. a chance for a few showers in the morning. for tomorrow, showers early and few later in the day. 60s for the highs coming up. >> just download the wisn 12 news app. it's free for your smartphone or tablet. >> looking ahead, a plan to protect glendale from flooding. city staff will ask the common council to support removing the estabrook dam. glendale has held listening sessions and panels with residents. members say there's a lot of support for the plan. supporters say closing t

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> good morning. we are starting the day already 69 at this hour in racine. mid 60s for kenosha. 63 waukesha. 68 at mitchell. showers and storms are firing across minnesota and pushing into northern wisconsin and most of this is going to wash out. we are going to see some clouds associated with it. 83 for the high. lows tonight 71. for tuesday rain is holding off until tuesday night. rain is headed our way on wednesday. >> when you're on the go, take the weather watch 12 forecast with you. just download the wisn 12 news app. it's free for your smartphone or tablet. >> a battle going on in sherman park over the fence that has been keeping the park closed for weeks. yesterday morning that fence came down only to go back up. people in sherman park say the fence needs to come down so the county executive chris abele ordered workers to take down the fence yesterday morning, but hours later, milwaukee county deputies were ordered to put it back up. last night, a judge sided with abele and ordered that the p

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather cte sal? >> summery weather is staying in the forecast and just not ing to go yet and we are lookinat highsntohe 80s. for today,lue fors everyone. temperatures low 70s. cooler a times along the lake. now, saturday we get closer to 80 degrees. starts to feel a little more humid forsatda but especially sunday anden mday more humid and temperatures 80s. gorgeool storfo. iook atef? theda ?d]bthe rai areovin up acroorgi ca look athe an ?j, flh fl a watches. inddition tm?tropicaor anvi going to be a very big rain maker right through the a tim. tis theirst time in en yea flo live ctures. inai mar. you can see a man scui a g.%? he's carrying the dog to safety. the water appears to be about knee high. reporters are also tweeting pictures. jeff patterson at wfla in tampa has water in his hotel. he's ida another reporter inrlando reports floing up and down the town there. we are following ut the gulf coast. i'll keep you updated all morning. here is a look at traffic watch. >> they have wpped up the cons

i'm here in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. we are looking live outside and not a cloud in the sky. o it is beautiful. the temperatures 62 degrees at racine. south breezes are picking up a little bit in the afternoon. we see i would say probably 12 to 25 miles per hour. sun is up at you are seeing beginning to get light. we have a light here in the weather center. we are looking at a little cool weather in place for us early this morning. the jacket it is gone in the afternoon going up to 78 degrees. you are seeing we have to go way up to the north and west to find the clouds. we'll see increasing high clouds for tonight. for today, bright sunshine and high of 78 degrees.

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> we are looking at beautiful weather over the next few days a few clouds passing by from time to time, especially today. we are staying dry throughout the holiday weekend. highs near 70 degrees today. northeast winds are keeping the temperatures a little cooler

meteorologist sally severson. >> yesterday, thunderstorms and breezy and cooler today. the highs going up to the 60s. getting a look at milwaukee and 59. dew .48. winds for now are west, southwest at 9 miles per hour. the winds are going to pick up. the early morning clouds are going to exit the east and the south. clearing to a party sunny it is blustery. a slight chance of clouds and stray shower to the north. now to matt for breaking news. >> yeah, we have a crash on the west side, wauwatosa border, 124th and capital drive. it looks like injuries are involved. it is in the center of the

first to sally severson. >> we are keeping your eyes on the radar, this morning we enjoy the sunshine. the best part of the day are the

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> did you notice the clouds on the wie in. overall we are dryer. better chances for showers once again tomorrow and tomorrow the conditions are good for water spots over lake michigan. early this morning temperatures 55 at waukesha. 60 at the airport. 60 for port and kenosha. look at the winds gusting up to 35 miles per hour at the airport. i hear the satellite dishes on the roof for today, sun is up at 6:47. it is bleus bluster ri. the highs going up to the mid 60s. >> when on the go, take the the weather watch 12 forecast with you. just download the wisn 12 news app. it's free for your smartphone or tablet. >> it's been nearly two years since five-year-old laylah petersen died. she was sitting on her her. tim, we could see a verdict in this case very soon. >> closing arguments are set to start today for one of the men accused of shooting into the home. investigators say carl barrett and two other men were targeting a different home after a dispute, but police say

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> early this morning we are starting with the temperatures and low 60s. it is 48 west bend. 49 dells. 54 at waukesha. skies are fair and the holiday weekend forecast it is a beauty. blue skies. today lighter east winds. temperatures right around 73 degrees. for saturday warmer air and going up to 80 degrees for tomorrow. for sunday and monday mostly sunny skies. it is a we are calling for the ps the in the low 80s. it is a great holiday weekend. as we look at the tropics, the winds coming in at 70 miles per hour. the storm is moving to the northeast at 14 miles per hour and strengthening some. warnings up and down the eastern sea board. tim? >> sally, thank you. >> this is the first time in eleven years florida is waking up to a hurricane. it has been downgraded now to a tropical storm. here are live pictures. here's new video from overnight in saint marks. you can see a man rescuing a dog. the water appears to be about knee high. reporters are also tweeting pictur

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. >> we are bitting farewell to september on a soggy note. we have the shower this is the forecast. a light rain moving from the east. it is not usually coming from this direction and over the next hour or so the rain is overspreading the area and fairly light and scattered. you can see as the temperatures hold steady, upper 50s to low 60s. the showers are continuing this afternoon. then after around 8:00 for tonight, i expect a steady light to moderate rain and impacting operation football for tonight. i will keep the wet look in the forecast for tomorrow. breezy and cool conditions and sort of a command sunday things are improving a bit and sunshine by afternoon. >> sal, thank you. >> this morning, there's a traffic watch 12 alert for any of you who drive through the zoo interchange. the ramp from southbound 41 to eastbound 94 will shut down tomorrow. this closure impacts anyone driving from places like germantown, menomonee falls and wauwatosa towards downtown milwaukee. >> this is one of the busiest recommend people to anticipate up

meteorologist sally severson is in the weather center. good morning, sal. >> we made it to 87 degrees sunglasses and use the fans and the air conditioners, we are looking at warm and humid today. sunrise this morning 6:22. the heat is sticking around. 90 degrees for today. passing clouds are staying dry throughout the day and into the early evening hours and better chances of rain tonight and tomorrow morning. this morning 76 mid 70s racine and kenosha. a look at the temperatures holding to 90 degrees for today and upper 80s tomorrow. melinda? >> thank you. >> when you're on the go, take the weather watch 12 forecast with you. just download the wisn 12 news app. it's free for your smartphone or tablet. >> new from overnight, at least one person is behind bars after an early morning police chase. it started in glendale and ended near hubbard and meinecke in milwaukee. our wisn 12 news crew saw one person being taken into custody glendale police have not yet released any information about what happened. >> stunning statistics from milwaukee

i'm in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. sally, we saw the radar and there is a lot moving through right now. >> we have the rain and showers, more of the garden variety. there we are with a look at the

we're in the weather center with meteorologist sally severson. so sal, we are looking for a little rain today but nothing like yesterday? >> much quieter this morning than yesterday at this time when jeremy is going to talk about the flooding west in the state and to the north. as we get a live look at the radar, light rain showers are showing up western fond du lac and dodge county for today. the heavy stuff is to the north and to the west. this is pretty much where most of this rain is going to stay throughout the day today. it is focussed along the boundary. we get in on showers from time to time. visibility three to seven milesment it is humid out there. the time line is quieter this morning. still, drizzle and mist and spotty showers and going up to the upper 70s. right now 65 at the airport. breezy today. and we have a look at the weekend forecast coming up. pavement is a little wet. the traffic is moving well so far. the drive times are now all in the green. also, if you want check out the rain, take the forecast any where. >> breaking new

announcer: leading the way with are watching "wisn 12 news" this morning with sally severson, traffic -- trafficwatch 12 matt salemme he -- ben: you are watching "wisn 12 news" this morning. taking a live look outside and we have cloudy skies. wisconsin saw heavy rain and we have flash flood warnings and the green shaded areas are will to the west and that is where it will stay the focus for heavy rain will transition out of the upper midwest. we have a couple of showers mainly slipping through walworth county early this morning and we may catch a quick hitting downpour closer to lake geneva and this will cause fanfare. maybe have the umbrella on matt: so far so good on the commute and things are looking good on the freeways. nice and light as far as volume is concerned and that is what we see across the entire system. if you will be traveling along 94 east, 16 into the mic -- no crashes are being reported on the system right now. video now of the maryland police officer pepper spraying a teenager sparking controversy this morning. police arrested a 15-year-old after officers say she