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Meteorologist Brendan Johnson

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Milwaukee Meteorologist at TMJ4 (WTMJ-TV) Coffee-Loving TV Geek ๐ŸŒค๐Ÿ“บโ˜• Chicago Southside Irish ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช

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SCARIEST HALLOWEEN EVER? Here's a throwback to 2019 when Winter arrived a little early.
Milwaukee received 5.4" of snowfall -- the most ever on the spookiest day of the year!

#wiwx | @tmj4.com | #milwaukee | #wisconsin

31.10.2025 13:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Southeast Wisconsin weather: Spotty Halloween rain Rain may enter southeast Wisconsin late this evening, just in time for the tail end of trick-or-treating.

Rain may enter southeast Wisconsin late this evening, just in time for the tail end of trick-or-treating.

31.10.2025 11:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Impressive shelf cloud rolling into Port Washington earlier.
Caught this while on Facebook Live!

Storms are now moving out over Lake Michigan!

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

22.09.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Still seeing some patchy fog on the DOT cameras in Sheboygan County. Dense Fog Advisory continues here until 10a.

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

22.09.2025 12:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The BEST season of the year is HERE! ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ
1:19p CDT -- it'll be OFFICIAL!

#wiwx | #milwaukee | @tmj4.com

22.09.2025 11:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WEEKEND RAIN -- While not a complete washout, watch out for rain around daybreak tomorrow & again in the afternoon.

Additional scattered showers are possible Sunday and into Monday. Download the TMJ4 News App for interactive radar & the latest 4Cast videos!

#wiwx | @tmj4.com

19.09.2025 14:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Hoping for Fall like....๐Ÿฅน
It's another day of 70s & 80s

Our thanks to Rebecca for sharing this photo of her puppy Indie! #wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

18.09.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Happy JuneTember 16th. ๐Ÿคฃ

#wiwx | #milwaukee | @tmj4.com

16.09.2025 14:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Team Fall FTW! ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŽƒโ˜•

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

15.09.2025 13:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just be yourself.
Just like this tree in Caledonia ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿคฃ

๐Ÿ“ธ: Cecil H. (Says that the neighbor's tree turns bright red early every year!)

#wiwx | @tmj4.com

08.09.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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September 4th -- 13 hours of daylight
By September 25th, we'll be down to 12 hours. ๐ŸŽƒ

We're losing just under 3 minutes of daylight each day.
#wiwx | @tmj4.com

04.09.2025 16:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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COOL & WINDY -- Another frontal system passes by tonight. Scattered showers are likely around & after midnight. We may have a few hit & miss sprinkles after daybreak.

Winds will pick up as the low-pressure system passes by. Winds could gust as high as 30-35 mph.

#wiwx @tmj4.com

04.09.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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DODGING SHOWERS -- Scattered rain & some embedded thunder is likely through the rest of this morning and early afternoon. No severe weather is expected. Grab the rain jacket/umbrella before heading out today! ๐ŸŒง๏ธ

#wiwx | @tmj4.com

03.09.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Who's ready for another Fall Blast?! ๐Ÿ™‹โ€โ™‚๏ธ
Although who am I kidding...some of you will still be in shorts...๐Ÿคฃ
#wiwx

29.08.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Here we go again....๐Ÿฅต
#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

28.07.2025 12:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UFF-DA! That heat was intense yesterday! ๐Ÿฅต
Not as hot today, but still VERY humid!

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

24.07.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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HEAT ADVISORY | Heat index values will likely surpass 100ยฐ across SE Wisconsin tomorrow.
Max Heat Index values could reach 105ยฐ. A Heat Advisory goes into effect from 11a-8p.

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

22.07.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Some beautiful colors out there this morning! Our thanks to Stephani in Whitewater for sharing this photo with TMJ4!

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

22.07.2025 11:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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35 Days. I've gotten my graphics prepared. ๐ŸŽƒโ˜•.

-> Highs in the 80s today
-> Heat & Humidity Tomorrow (Heat Index above 100ยฐ)
-> Watching late-week storms

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

22.07.2025 11:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ugh.....๐Ÿฅต

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

21.07.2025 13:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Itโ€™s time. โ˜บ๏ธ
Canโ€™t wait to see you all in the morning! ๐ŸŒ…

Hereโ€™s my new TV address:
TMJ4 News Today
Weekdays 5-7am

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

21.07.2025 01:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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GOOD NEWS -- Wildfire smoke will filter out of southern Wisconsin today. We're already seeing improvement in air quality around Milwaukee this morning.
HOWEVER, wildfire smoke may stick around the North Woods a bit longer.

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

14.07.2025 13:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Smoke, humidity & storms - lots going on this week!

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

14.07.2025 13:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WILDFIRE SMOKE -- Canadian wildfire smoke will drift over Wisconsin today. Our incoming cold front may help the smoke reach the surface & affect air quality.
The DNR has issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Wisconsin through 12p Monday.

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

12.07.2025 13:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WOW -- Impressive timelapse of the shelf cloud arriving into Delavan last night.
Our thanks to Jason N. for sharing this with TMJ4.

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

12.07.2025 12:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watch out for a few stronger storms later today!

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

11.07.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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July 11th | After a few stray morning showers, there's a lull in rainfall for the afternoon.
Strong and potentially severe storms move into northern IL and southern Wisconsin after 5 p.m.
I've got the 4Cast LIVE: tmj4.com/live

#wiwx | #milwaukee | @tmj4.com

11.07.2025 11:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โš ๏ธThursday Rain Chances | Much of the afternoon stays dry, but storms pop up around dinner time in Southern Wisconsin. Additional scattered showers and storms are expected overnight and may linger into early Friday morning.

#wiwx | #milwaukee | @tmj4.com

10.07.2025 17:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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BUH-BYE! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ‘‹
Monday is looking ๐Ÿ’ฏ

#wiwx #milwaukee @tmj4.com

06.07.2025 14:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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YES. Milwaukee NEEDS this.
#wiwx @tmj4.com

06.07.2025 11:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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