Visitors should be aware of the presence of moderate to high levels of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in the ...

What fuels the snow that blankets the Great Lakes? According to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, students are digging ...

Photo by Thomas Schwendler A beach hazards statement and small craft advisory were in effect across the Lake Erie shoreline ...

A native of Milwaukee and longtime listener, Audrey Nowakowski is right at home at WUWM as one of Lake Effect's voices for local news.

The bestselling author of ‘The Nest’ tells PEOPLE that she goes “deep into the upheaval of marriage and divorce” in her ...

Some lake effect showers will be around with the higher risk east of Cleveland. There is also the risk of a waterspout over the Lake Erie as well. A mix of clouds and sun across the area today. High ...

For safety in affected areas of the Middle Fork, swimming is allowed, but people are advised to avoid algae and scum. Drinking or cooking with lake water is not recommended, ...

A beach hazards statement and small craft advisory is in effect across the Lake Erie shoreline. Strong currents and dangerous ...

August 7, you'll be hearing special programming weekdays at noon and 8 p.m. while Lake Effect is on summer vacation.

The National Weather Service reported an air quality alert at 11:04 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until Thursday at 3 p.m. for ...

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