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Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 6h

If anyone is up this late [Wednesday night] and you live outside of the city limits, have a look into the sky for the possibility of seeing BOTH the Beaver Full Moon AND the Northern Lights.
Usually, the full moonlight "drowns" out any other light source, but not tonight!
Have a great night!!!

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 7h

It's a Celestial Sky "2 Fer" tonight... #Supermoon & #NorthernLights !
Even with the brightest supermoon of the year happening right now, the Northern Lights are becoming visible for areas of central Wisconsin at this time.
Have pics of them -> https://www.wsaw.com/page/weather-pictures/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 9h

First Alert Weather livestream at 8 p.m.
We'll discuss tonight's supermoon, the short-term forecast and then the much cooler long-term forecast starting at 8 p.m. right here-> www.wsaw.com/livestream
Have an awesometabulous rest of your evening!
- Chad

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 16h

Getting in some late season tanning for #Clark and #Heinz

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 17h

Wisconsin Fire Danger remains high across a good portion of central #Wisconsin, with windy conditions keeping the risk for wildfires high, throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend.
Some rain (& snow) returns to Wisconsin-> www.wsaw.com/weather

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 19h

Windy 💨🌬️ Wednesday !
Breezy conditions return to central Wisconsin this morning and will continue throughout the rest of the week as occasional showers (rain and snow) push through The Badger State going into the weekend.
Latest-> www.wsaw.com/weather

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 20h

🍩 Day! What's your go to donut? While I don't eat a lot of donuts, I do prefer the jelly filled ones most of the time!

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 21h

A handful of sprinkles are possible this morning as breezy and cooler conditions push into Wisconsin throughout the day.
Temps will still be a bit above normal the next few days, with another cool down and snow showers arriving this weekend.
www.wsaw.com/weather
Have a happy hump day today!

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 1d

FIrst Alert Weather LIVE update tonight starting at 8 p.m. .. we'll discuss the Full Moon, and the showers rolling through the Northwoods this evening as much cooler conditions return to Wisconsin.
Watch LIVE-> https://www.wsaw.com/livestream/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 1d

First Alert Weather - Livestreaming forecast update begins at 3 p.m.
Sunshine and windy conditions return for the rest of the work week as chances for rain and snow showers continue ... watch here-> https://www.wsaw.com/livestream/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 1d

Hope to be sharing my jackpot win with y’all after tonight’s drawing! 😜
What to do with $800M ? Any ideas 🤔

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 1d

Milder temps continue for today as less wind and less sunshine ☀️ return to central Wisconsin.
A few late day sprinkles are possible as a quick hitting system pushes through the Badger State tonight.
Latest - www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometabulous Tuesday!

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 2d

First Alert Weather Update [6:45pm Monday]
Milder temps continue for the next few days as a strong storm system approaches Wisconsin for the end of this week and weekend. The first❄️of the season are on the way for most locations -> https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/03/sunny-skies-gusty-winds-monday/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 2d

[Live update at 3pm!] Say it ain't snow❄️! The first flakes of the season are on the way later this week as temps drop quickly going into the weekend.
Your latest First Alert weather update will be live at 3 pm!
https://www.wsaw.com/livestream/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 2d

Need an idea for lunch today?
What's your favorite #sandwich ?
Of all things, my guilty pleasure is the occasional potato chip sandwich.. bread & chips... sometimes with some cheese. 😂

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 2d

#KwikTrip raised the bar on this trend just about a month ago!
https://www.wsaw.com/2025/11/03/mcdonalds-is-rounding-cash-transactions-with-pennies/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 2d

🦆 !https://www.wsaw.com/2025/10/30/woman-files-lawsuit-against-seaworld-after-duck-allegedly-hit-her-while-roller-coaster/

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 3d

Gorgeous sunset in progress over central #Wisconsin … and thanks to DST ending, all happening before 5 pm. 😱
Milder temps continue this week -> www.wsaw.com/weather
Have an awesometabulous evening!

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 3d

#DaylightSavingTime has now ended ... just like our 5pm or later sunsets! (until late January 2026)

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 4d

#DaylightSavingTime Ends this weekend!
Just a reminder, to have set your clocks back 1 hour before you head to bed tonight.
Also, don't forget to change out your smoke detector batteries !

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 4d

One month ends and another begins... hello #NOVEMBER !

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 5d

One last #Halloween Humor post for you tonight... hope y'all had an awesometastic halloween and a great weekend ahead!

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 5d

#Halloween Humor ... this is an oldie, but goodie! :)

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 5d

This bit of #Halloween Humor may hit close-to-home for some of us. :)

Meteorologist Chad Franzen @chadwsaw.bsky.social · 5d

Additional #Halloween Humor for you ! Hope you had an awesometastic last day of October!