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Posts by Meteorologist Chad Franzen

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#Suntabulous weather returns for this #Earth Day, as dry conditions continue across central #Wisconsin.
The fire danger will increase a bit throughout the next few days, with showers & storms arriving late Thursday night into early Friday morning-> www.wsaw.com/weather

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Don't miss the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower tonight. The best views happen in the early morning hours when the sky is darkest. How many will you spot later tonight?
www.wsaw.com/2026/04/22/lyrid-meteor-...

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Riverside Elementary tornado damage forces temporary relocation to community center Tornado damage to Riverside Elementary has made the school unsafe for students to attend.

Riverside Elementary tornado damage forces temporary relocation to community center

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Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week, Offering Skywatchers a Springtime Show The Lyrid Meteor Shower peaks Wednesday night over central Wisconsin, with up to 20 meteors an hour visible.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week, Offering Skywatchers a Springtime Show

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One week from now, #Wausau will have it's first 8 p.m. (or later) sunset, since August 17 of last year. Most of the area is still gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight per day as we move into early May.
Latest update on the #suntabulous weather-> www.wsaw.com/weather

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First Alert Weather: #Suntabulous weather returns for #EarthDay as the #Wisconsin fire danger continues slowly creeps upward the next few days.
Showers and thunderstorms return later this week ->
www.wsaw.com/2026/04/21/warm-sunny-fe...

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Vote to name the WPS peregrine falcon chicks after your favorite news anchors Wisconsin Public Service is once again asking for your help to name its peregrine falcon chicks. This year, you can vote to name the chicks after your favorite local news anchors.

I am kind of thinking Chadillac Falcon 🤪🤪

www.wsaw.com/2026/04/21/vote-name-wps...

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Mainly dry conditions continue for the middle of the week as #suntabulous and warmer temps return to #Wisconsin.
Next chance for rain arrives Thursday night, with cooler temps on the way for the upcoming weekend.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather

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We'll see our first 8 p.m. (or later) sunset since August 17th, coming up next week at this time. At this time, we're still gaining over 2 minutes of daylight per day as #spring is in full swing.

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I'll go with the big word of #SUNTABULOUS for national big word day today !
Anyone else with a big word to add _____ ?
Have an awesometabulous Tuesday!

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More sunshine and warmth over the next couple of days Sunny and dry conditions return to central Wisconsin

More sunshine and warmth over the next couple of days

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UPDATE: Classes for Riverside students to resume on Wednesday at GTCC The Greenheck Turner Community Center will become the temporary location for Riverside Elementary starting Wednesday.

UPDATE: Classes for Riverside students to resume on Wednesday at GTCC

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We'll gain another 29 minutes of daylight for the rest of #April and just over an hour and a half between now and the end of May.

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#Wisconsin weather ... #spring #summer and #fall ... all within a few days of each other.
Warmer temperatures return this week-> www.wsaw.com/weather
Enjoy the awesometastic weather arriving this week!

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#Wisconsin #Tornado Count: Updated 12 p.m. April 20, 2026
The statewide tornado count so far this year, is now 24.
The average for an entire year is 23 for the state and we are still a few months away from peak season.
www.wsaw.com/video/2026/04/19/update-...

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Sunday’s donation drive at Ringle Fire for tornado victims exceeds expectations Donations continue to pour in at the Ringle Fire Department as cleanup continues from Friday’s severe storms and EF-3 tornado.

Sunday’s donation drive at Ringle Fire for tornado victims exceeds expectations

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A stretch of much needed dry weather, while temperatures slowly moderate this week Brisk and chilly Sunday with some sunshine

A stretch of much needed dry weather, while temperatures slowly moderate this week

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Clean up continues across #Marathon County from Friday's 2 tornadoes that struck different parts of the county. The #Ringle #tornado was rated an EF3...
www.wsaw.com/2026/04/18/destructive-e...

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#Clark can not resist any ball whatsoever…
It’s a #GoldenRetriever thing.
#BallDog 🐶

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Breaking: Destructive EF-3 tornado impacts Weston and Ringle in Marathon County, additional tornadoes confirmed across Wisconsin The tornado that struck in Weston and Ringle was destructive

Breaking: Destructive EF-3 tornado impacts Weston and Ringle in Marathon County, additional tornadoes confirmed across Wisconsin

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My thoughts and prayers go out to every affected by this week's severe weather.... we had severe weather in our area Monday night, Tuesday night and then Friday, in which a #tornado hit the Town of #Ringle.
www.wsaw.com/2026/04/18/ringle-homeow...

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First Alert Weather showers and storms ending tonight A tornado watch is in effect for central Wisconsin until 8 p.m. Friday night.

First Alert Weather showers and storms ending tonight

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First Alert Weather Update:
Most of our area is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch or a Tornado Watch for the rest of the afternoon.
Please follow us on NewsChannel 7, our website wsaw.com or our #FIrstAlert Weather Apps for the latest severe weather information.

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⚠️⛈️⚡🌩️ First Alert Weather Day in effect!
Strong to severe thunderstorms will push into central #Wisconsin throughout the afternoon with large hail, strong winds, heavy rain & #tornadoes all possible.
www.wsaw.com/2026/04/17/first-alert-w...

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Talk to me Goose ! #TopGun3 officially has the green light after a few years in development.
Normally, I feel like #Hollywood needs less sequels & more new, original ideas... anyone else feel that way?
Having said that, I loved #TopGun #Maverick when it came out in 2022! 😊

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#FirstAlertWeather Update: The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-0 tornado struck NW Taylor County Monday April 13. From this past Monday & Tuesday, #Wisconsin has had 8 confirmed tornadoes from storms. www.wsaw.com/2026/04/16/tornado-confi...

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First Alert Weather ... very warm conditions continue across most of the region, with exception to the northern part of #NorthDakota.
A strong cold front will bring strong to severe storms to #Wisconsin tomorrow, with those colder conditions arriving this weekend.

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Enjoy the #suntabulous weather today.. as we're in the "calm before the storm" with strong to severe thunderstorms arriving Friday afternoon.

www.wsaw.com/2026/04/16/first-alert-w...

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First Alert Weather Day for Friday night due to afternoon and evening severe storms Friday features one more likely chance for severe weather before we dry up again

First Alert Weather Day for Friday night due to afternoon and evening severe storms

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First Alert for dense fog & more upcoming showers and storms For once, severe weather is not a huge concern this week.

First Alert for dense fog & more upcoming showers and storms

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