United States / Midwest / Wisconsin
Dane County, Wisconsin, Friday, October 16, 2026
Official Warning‹ Thu, Oct 15Friday, October 16, 2026Sat, Oct 17 ›Right nowAlert me about Dane County
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 12:53 AM CDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 6:59 PM CDTVersion 3 · Oct 17, 8:25 PM CDTVersion 4 · Oct 18, 12:52 AM CDTVersion 5 · Oct 18, 11:54 PM CDTVersion 6 · Oct 19, 7:15 PM CDT5 official warnings recorded: Freeze Warning. We can’t see: Safety.
5Warnings recorded
70Headlines that day
5Events published
39Held, not published
Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:56PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 6:56 PM CDT · expires Oct 17, 3:00 AM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 3:19PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 3:19 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 11:30 PM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:13PM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 12:13 PM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:15 PM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 6:00AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 6:00 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 2:00 PM CDT · Issuer
Freeze Warning
“Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 12:29AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI”
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 12:29 AM CDT · expires Oct 16, 8:30 AM CDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning5 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Weather
Official Warning5 official warnings in effect: Freeze Warning.
Official Warnings
All 5 quoted in full, as issued.
Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
Roads And TransitQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Roads And Transit
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GovernmentQuiet5 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Government
Quiet5 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Meetings That Day
No meeting was on an agenda we read for this day.
- Century & Branch Project · Middleton city · Oct 16, 3:20 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Learn More... · Middleton city · Oct 16, 2:09 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Senior Center · Middleton city · Oct 16, 1:39 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Public Services Committee - Oct 19, 2026 · DeForest village · Oct 16, 11:29 AM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- October 20, 2026 - Tourism Commission Agenda & Packet · Verona city · Oct 16, 10:44 AM CDT Published event
Local NewsQuiet65 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
Quiet65 reports on this day, none published as an event.
- EndZone Week 9: High School Football Highlights · WKOW · Oct 16, 10:58 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest · WKOW · Oct 16, 8:53 PM CDT
- UW-Madison students rally for stronger sexual violence prevention measures · WKOW · Oct 16, 8:42 PM CDT Published event
- Brewers fans rush to buy World Series merchandise · WKOW · Oct 16, 8:36 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Brewers set to open 2026 World Series at home Oct. 23 · WKOW · Oct 16, 6:22 PM CDT Published event
More (20)
- The Badger Herald Editorial Board: Midterm election guide, endorsements · The Badger Herald · Oct 16, 5:29 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Wisconsin DOJ reaches $245K settlement with CAFO over manure pollution · WERN · Oct 16, 5:14 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- New wildfire in Southern California explodes in size, burning multiple homes · WKOW · Oct 16, 5:07 PM CDT
- Amtrak extension to Madison on track with $218M in federal funds · WERN · Oct 16, 4:58 PM CDT Published event
- Man suspected in multi-state Lego theft spree now charged in Dane County · WKOW · Oct 16, 4:53 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Freezing temps overnight to kick off the weekend · WKOW · Oct 16, 4:30 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say · WKOW · Oct 16, 4:24 PM CDT
- As pheasant hunting begins, Wisconsin DNR stocks fewer birds amid budget woes · WERN · Oct 16, 3:54 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Wisconsin DOJ joins coalition pushing for child safety protections in Character.AI bankruptcy · WKOW · Oct 16, 3:45 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Federal grant provides $218 million for passenger rail expansion to Madison · Vernon Reporter · Oct 16, 3:44 PM CDT Published event
- Gov. Evers, U.S. Sen. Baldwin Secure $218 Million to Expand Passenger Rail into Dane, Jefferson, and Waukesha Counties · Eye On Dunn County · Oct 16, 3:40 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Bad brew: Keeping Madison lakes clear of algae · WKOW · Oct 16, 3:07 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Selma Blair speaks out on plane incident that resulted in her arrest, saying she ‘did not intend to harm anyone’ · WKOW · Oct 16, 3:04 PM CDT
- The Janus experience: UW student’s app helps peers achieve academic goals · The Badger Herald · Oct 16, 2:59 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Reports: Packers' Josh Jacobs being removed from NFL's Commissioner Exempt List · WKOW · Oct 16, 2:48 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Democrats outraise GOP incumbents in Wisconsin’s 3rd and 1st US House Districts · WERN · Oct 16, 2:37 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Election denial and Wisconsin’s 2026 races for governor, AG · WERN · Oct 16, 2:25 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Bryna Godar on Wisconsin’s proposed state amendments in 2026 · WERN · Oct 16, 2:22 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Tony Lo Sasso on healthcare costs as a top issue for voters · WERN · Oct 16, 2:21 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Justin Sydnor on prediction markets, politics and elections · WERN · Oct 16, 2:20 PM CDT Not Yet Confirmed
And 40 more reports on this day, not listed here.
HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
AirQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Air
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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Readings are kept only as each site’s latest, so this day’s readings are not on record.
SafetyCan’t SeeNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day.
Safety
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Events
- Report In Dane County, Wisconsin Reported · first reported as “October 20, 2026 - Tourism Commission Agenda & Packet” by Verona city · first seen Oct 16, 10:44 AM CDT
- Report In Dane County, Wisconsin Reported · first reported as “Wisconsin gets $218M federal grant to expand Amtrak service from Chicago to Madison” by WTMJ-TV · first seen Oct 16, 9:52 AM CDT
- Report In Dane County, Wisconsin Reported · first reported as “Brewers heading to the World Series” by WERN · first seen Oct 15, 10:21 PM CDT
- Report In Dane County, Wisconsin Reported · first reported as “Wisconsin election officials issue guidance for handling federal agents at polls” by Wisconsin Watch · first seen Oct 15, 12:22 PM CDT
- Report In Dane County, Wisconsin Reported · first reported as “Madison rally aims to support survivors of sexual assault, demand changes to prevent violence” by WERN · first seen Oct 14, 3:45 PM CDT