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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel

@samkuffelwx.bsky.social
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Meteorologist | Wisconsin | UW-Milwaukee alum | 🍺🦌🧀🥏

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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Fall in Milwaukee 😍
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
10/10 graphic
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Steve @mkephotosteve.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
storm ⛈️ #wiwx
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Steve @mkephotosteve.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
foggy evening #MKEwx
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Steve @mkephotosteve.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Downtown Milwaukee off in the distance 6/23 #wiwx
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Shade makes a world of difference on these hot days. Current temp in Milwaukee: 93° Shaded pavement temp: 93.5° Unshaded blacktop temp: 132.4° Walk your pups in the grass so their paws don’t burn!
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Check out the 🔥 low temps from last night. Kenosha, Racine, and West Bend didn’t cool below 80° 🥵. Our average HIGH temp for today is 79°.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Over 22,000 without power on the hottest day of the year.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
It’s going to be a hot one!
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
PLEASE be extra careful if you’re planning on cooling off in Lake Michigan today. Strong southerly winds will create dangerous currents at our local beaches!
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Today is the first of three very hot and humid days in SE WI. Afternoon temps will reach the mid 90s today, feeling like the 100s with the humidity. We won’t cool down much tonight with overnight lows in the mid 70s for most, but staying in the upper 70s in Milwaukee.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
̶C̶o̶o̶l̶e̶r̶ ̶b̶y̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶l̶a̶k̶e̶ Cooler in the lake
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
"We want summer!" - Milwaukee "lol too bad." - Lake Michigan
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Didn’t miss a second of it!
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
We are so back
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
A couple of stronger storms are possible this evening into tonight across southern Wisconsin. Best chance for strong storms with wind and hail will be in SW WI. Storms weaken as they move east. Here’s what the radar may look like around 1am.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
If you’ve been eagerly awaiting some summer heat, today is for you! It’ll likely end up being our warmest day so far this year. Lake breeze looks to develop around 5-6pm which will cool us nicely into the 70s and upper 60s this evening.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Milwaukee pride parade was a blast 🌈
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Steve Paluch @brewcitychaser.com · 05/06/2025
Whitnall Park waterfall was rocking today thanks to the recent storms. #wiwx @samkuffelwx.bsky.social youtu.be/e_mxqWAiKyk
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Whitnall Park waterfall
YouTube video by Steve Paluch
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
“What is this thing that always shows up on radar?” is a question I get a lot, especially during storm season. This is the Butler Ridge wind farm! The turbines are tall and wide enough that the radar beam in Sullivan hits it.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
WI remains under a level 1 risk for severe storms today. An isolated storm or two is possible between 2-4pm, but the better chance for rain and storms arrives around sunset and continues into Wednesday morning. Hail is the main threat, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out.
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Steve @mkephotosteve.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
sunset for 06/01
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Temps warm into the low 80s once again today with more noticeable humidity, but DON'T cool off by swimming in Lake Michigan. Strong southerly winds will create dangerous currents in the lake today.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Wavy smoke
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Last sunset of meteorological spring is a smoky one 💨
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Who’s ready for some summer warmth?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ Looks like we’ll get some warmer weather in the Great Lakes region in early June. Average highs in Milwaukee in early June are 72-74°.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
The steady rain is exiting, but you’ll want to keep the umbrella handy as off and on showers continue not only for the rest of today but for a good chunk of tomorrow too. A few storms are also possible now through sunset, but severe weather is not expected.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
NWS Milwaukee has confirmed 4 tornadoes in Dodge county from yesterday: two EF2s and two EF1s. The EF2 tornadoes in Juneau and Mayville had peak winds of 120mph.
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Dakota Smith @weatherdak.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
A dust storm hits Chicago. One of the more mind blowing satellite images we've seen in a minute.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Quite a bit of tornado damage in Mayville. This is at Mayville Engineering Company where there’s also an ongoing gas leak. #wiwx
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Two Tornado Warnings in effect until 6:15 for Dodge and SW Fond du Lac county. Both have radar indication rotation and the potential to produce golf ball sized hail.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Tornado Warning for Dodge county until 6:10pm. Rotation is over Reeseville heading NE. Golf ball sized hail is also a concern with this storm.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
A friendly reminder of the difference between a Watch and a Warning. Watch = Ingredients are there for it to happen Warning = It's happening
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Most of the state is now under a Tornado Watch. The watch for southern WI runs through 10pm. Multiple severe and tornado warned storms are crossing the Mississippi River near Eau Claire while additional storms are just getting going between La Crosse and Madison.
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charlie whiskey @cee--dub.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Thanks @samkuffelwx.bsky.social
Note from Sam Kuffel from 28 July 2021 explaining

"We often get questions about the difference between a Watch and a Warning, so here's an easier way to think about it.

Watch = Ingredients are there for it to happen
Warning = It's happening"

Then a picture of a bottle of jelly, a jar of peanut butter, a loaf of bread, and a butter knife captioned "SANDWICH WATCH"

Then a picture of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on a plate captioned "SANDWICH WARNING"
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Today is a good day to download a local news station’s weather app for weather info. Relying on an hour by hour forecast from a generic wx app won’t tell you the full story or what to expect. No app will give you local details unless it's written by your local meteorologist. Trust them!
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Forecast remains on track this morning. An arcing line of severe storms will likely track across the state late this afternoon to early evening. Timing: 4p-8p Threats: very large hail, tornadoes (potentially strong), damaging winds Today is a day to be weather aware.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Uuf da that’s quite the lake breeze!
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Hey SE WI! Widespread frost is expected tonight, but you’ll be able to safely plant this weekend. A fantastic stretch of weather is on tap with sunny skies & warming temps. A light wind will allow a lake breeze to develop daily, so head inland for warmer temps! Blue temps = highs lakeside.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
It’s one of the best days of spring - all of the disc golf baskets are back in the ground at courses in Milwaukee county! First round of the year complete ✔️
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
HAPPY 95th BIRTHDAY to my grandma. So blessed to celebrate another birthday with her. Cheers to another year of good health and breakfast dates❣️
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
NWS Green Bay confirmed two tornadoes in Shawano county. Wisconsin’s 2025 tornado count is up to 6. We average 23 tornadoes per year. #wiwx
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
NWS Twin Cities has confirmed four tornadoes in Eau Claire county from yesterday. These are the first tornadoes in Wisconsin this year. #wiwx
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Oh hey spring 🌼
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
This is while I’ll always live 5-10 miles inland from the lake. I grew up less than a quarter mile from the lakefront and temps there are only in the 50s right now. Meanwhile it’s 80° at my place ☀️
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
A Tornado Watch has been issued until 11pm for western Wisconsin to the Twin Cities. This includes Eau Claire. Make sure you have your tornado shelter plan in place if you live in this area! Remember, underground is best, but at bare minimum put as many walls between you and the outside as you can.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
S MN/N IA looks to be the bullseye for potentially strong tornadoes late afternoon-early eve. Storms would then continue into western WI posing similar threats. As storms progress east tonight they’ll lose some punch, but damaging winds, hail, and embedded 🌪️ are still possible.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
SPC has honed in on an area from SE MN, NE IA, & western WI with the greatest chance for strong tornadoes late Monday afternoon - early evening *if* storms can form then. Main line of storms looks to track across WI Mon. night with hail, strong winds, & tornadoes all a concern.
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
It was a beautiful morning for Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s annual spring cleanup! My mom and I filled four bags with trash in Jackson Park along the KK river. #MRKCleanup30
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Meteorologist Sam Kuffel @samkuffelwx.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
EARLY HEADS UP that a severe weather event is looking more and more likely on Monday. The entire state is already in a level 2/5 risk with a large portion in a 3/5 risk. Hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes are all a concern. More updates to come.
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