Dana Fulton

Madison

News Anchor and Executive Producer, Wake Up Wisconsin at WKOW-TV (Madison, WI)

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Line of strong storms arrives late Tuesday afternoon

4 days ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alertsA sweeping cold front will spark a west-to-east line of thunderstorms across southern Wisconsin late this afternoon and evening. Warm, humid air with southerly winds will push temperatures closer to 80 degrees before the showers arrive. Some strong to severe storms are possible, mainly between 3 and 8 p.m., with the primary threats being high winds and brief hail.
Sunshine before storms arrive

5 days ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alertsHigh pressure will continue to keep skies mostly sunny across southern Wisconsin today, but it's also trapping lingering wildfire smoke. The haze will bring air quality readings to 'moderate' or 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' for the afternoon. Temperatures will climb thanks to a southwest breeze; highs will reach the middle 80s. Tonight stays muggy and breezy with low only dipping to the middle 60s.
Dry start to a soggy week

1 week ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alertsEnjoy the dry weather while it lasts; clouds will increase through the afternoon ahead of a slow-moving system. High temperatures will reach the upper 60s with a light east breeze. The first band of rain showers moves into Wisconsin late Tuesday. Showers will continue overnight, and widespread rain is likely all day Wednesday. High temperatures on Wednesday will struggle to reach near 60 degrees.
Winger steps in to replace Ace Frehley at Brat Fest 2025

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

MADISON (WKOW) -- Brat Fest organizers named the rock group Winger as the new Friday night headliner after original performer Ace Frehley withdrew due to illness. Winger will take the EverlightSolar Grand Stage on May 23, the first night of the three-day Memorial Day weekend event. Brat Fest 2025 runs May 23-25 at Willow Island on the Alliant Every Center grounds. Admission to all performances is free. Additional lineup details and schedules are available on Brat Fest's website.
Wet and windy stretch ahead

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alertsWidespread rain, gusty winds, and a few thunderstorms are in the forecast for today and linger into Wednesday. The strong storm system is expected to produce significant rainfall, particularly in the southwest where totals will likely exceed 2 inches. Gusty east winds, reaching 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, will make wind chills even cooler than our high temperatures, which will only climb to the lower 50s.
Cloudy skies and seasonally cool

2 weeks ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alertsThe start of the work week will feel more like late April than mid-May. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the upper 50s as skies stay partly to mostly cloudy. Rain showers return overnight from southwest to northeast by daybreak. Steady rain is likely for much of Tuesday along with wind gusts near 40 mph. Off-and-on showers are possible through Wednesday.
Sunny and mild Mother's Day

3 weeks ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alerts Another sunny day is on tap under high pressure, with afternoon highs in the middle to upper 70s. Temperatures will reach the 80s on Monday, with temperatures trending a bit warmer to the west. A few pop-up showers and thunderstorms will be possible later in the week, fueled by afternoon heat and humidity. A stronger cold front Thursday evening brings the best chance for widespread rain and storms.
Sunny and mild Mother's Day

3 weeks ago | wqow.com | Dana Fulton

MadisonDownload the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alertsAnother sunny day is on tap under high pressure, with afternoon highs in the middle to upper 70s. Temperatures will reach the 80s on Monday, with temperatures trending a bit warmer to the west. A few pop-up showers and thunderstorms will be possible later in the week, fueled by afternoon heat and humidity. A stronger cold front Thursday evening brings the best chance for widespread rain and storms.
Clear skies across Wisconsin

4 weeks ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

Download the 27 StormTrack Weather app to receive mobile weather alerts A weak cold front passed through southern Wisconsin this morning, ushering in a light northeast breeze for the day. High temperatures will land in the lower 70s this afternoon. Mother's Day will also be clear and sunny, though it will be a little milder. High temperatures will reach the middle 70s. The forecast becomes more active by the middle of next week as rain chances return.
Brief cool down before weekend warm-up

1 month ago | wkow.com | Dana Fulton

By Dana Fulton Today will be cooler thanks to a northeast breeze through the afternoon. Widespread frost is likely tonight as temperatures fall to the middle 30s by daybreak Friday. Friday will be dry and sunny with high temperatures near 70 degrees. High pressure will keep the forecast quiet and sunny through the weekend. Southerly winds next week will push high temperatures into the 80s.