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Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather hitting eastern Wisconsin

Kurt Kotenberg, a meteorologist-in-charge with National Weather Service, discusses extreme weather events seen across the eastern side of the state this week, including hail, tornadoes and flooding.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

April 17, 2026 • Southeast Region

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Kurt Kotenberg on extreme weather events seen on the eastern side of the state this week.

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