Michael Schlesinger, Meteorologist/Reporter
It’s hard to keep up with Michael Schlesinger.
Quite often, you can find him fulfilling his meteorological duties on the CBS 58 Weather desk, providing you with the most updated forecast.
Then again, he might appear live at a festival, a local community happening, or a new business in town. Michael has worked in television for over 30 years, and he believes the overall secret to success lies with being able to connect with the viewers.
Michael also plays an integral part of “CBS 58 Sunday Morning,” reporting on local, hometown stories in a longer-format. This program is unique to our community and allows a greater profile of what’s happening across southeast Wisconsin.
If you have a special story idea for Michael, or a great weather photo (he loves to feature them in his forecasts), feel free to email him at [email protected].
Articles by Michael Schlesinger
- 177th run of the Walworth County Fair gets underway on Wednesday, Sept. 2
- We start September like we ended August: Heat, humidity, some storm chances
- 'Sip and Sculp with Kreative Fruitz' Sept. 5 event provides a cornucopia of culture, collective nourishment
- No stopping the showers and storms much of this coming week, warmth too
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (8/29)...Indy Car racing, Cedarburg's Summer Send off, R & B party in Kenosha
- The last weekend of August features increased heat, humidity, & precip chances
- Sunflower season happening now, crop abounding at Lannon Sunflower Farm in Waukesha County 🌻
- Goodwill, not just a thrift shop, also helps people find and keep a variety of jobs in the community
- Drinking up the city views and summer fun while there's still time left at Milwaukee's Upper Bar & Terrace
- Another cool week ahead with a few rain chances
- Saturday's Schlesinger Showcase (8/22)...Mexican Fiesta, Zoo A La Carte, Kenosha Co. Fair...
- Still no searing heat along with a few rain chances this coming week
- Tuesday's storms in Milwaukee County reek havoc on cars, trees
- Tornado Warnings expired, Storms are exiting shortly
- Downtown Milwaukee workers, this week is for you with some major appreciation
- Burn survivor, care team celebrate progress in a long road to recovery
- No major heat, few rain and storm chances this coming week
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (8/15)...WI State Fair's Last Weekend, Irish Fest, & much more...
- Plenty of dry skies this weekend but some storm chances exist
- Wisconsin State Fair just about halfway done but still a full amount to enjoy
- Whiz kids show off their entrepreneurial spirt this Thursday for the annual Hartland Children's Business Fair
- One round of storms done. Waiting on more in the coming days...
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (8/8)...Wisconsin State Fair, Luxembourg Fest, Third Ward Moon Festival
- Yet another 50/50 weekend split with your forecast
- Play your records and have Prohibition-style drinks at Waukesha's Waxed Vinyl Lounge
- Helping your weather-beaten yards make a comeback
- The rain faucets have stopped for a few days, giving us time to enjoy the weather
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (8/1)...County fairs, art shows, Greendale Village Days
- Drought-busting rain to start the weekend and then we quiet down for a while
- Haggerty Museum's 'America at 250' exhibit wraps up with a look at special documents from Founding Fathers
- 10:30 p.m. Update: Severe weather threat ramps up overnight
- Hometown artist uses unique technique to capture the beauty of homes
- Saturday Afternoon Update: Get ready for a Sunday steambath!
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (7/25)...German Fest, South Milwaukee's Heritage Days, Air & Water Show, et al...
- Mid-Evening Update: Severe storm development could still happen
- Smoky skies turn to stormy ones for the start of the new work week
- More smoke followed by stormy weather for the start of the upcoming work week
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (7/18)...So many fests to list here, including Lavendar & Balloon
- High heat and humidity coming back to us for a new week
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (7/11)...Bastille Days, Festa Italiana, Sussex Lions Daze
- 80s this weekend, 90s rule the roost for the first part of next week
- More searing heat waiting in the wings after this weekend
- Summer saunas are all the rage at South Milwaukee's Grant Park
- Lake Geneva area still reeling after 100 mph winds rip through the area
- Done with Mother Nature's Fireworks for a while, keeping it cool for a bit too
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (7/4)...Lots of Independence Day fun, last day of Summerfest too
- Chance of storms continuing for your July 4th holiday
- West Bend's Westbury Bank Aquapark is a great way to keep your cool in this sultry weather
- 40 years of providing and preserving Hispanic culture at Latino Arts
- Sunday Midday Update: Extreme Heat Warning Monday afternoon into Tuesday evening
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (6/27)...Summerfest Part II, Cedarburg's Strawberry Festival, Racine's Greek Fest et al...
- Enjoy the tolerable temps before we get blasted with heat and humidity
- Keeping it cool before we get blasted by heat and humidity next week
- This year's Cirque run has its final paranormal performance Monday evening at Southridge Mall
- Crafting cranes with peace and paper to help create community
- Clouds and rainy skies herald in the summer season
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (6/20)...Summerfest, Father's Day, Greek Fest
- Going into summer on a cool note and a bit showery for some
- Goodbye heat for a while -- seasonably cool weather on the way with a few precipitation chances
- One day of showers, storms to dodge this weekend
- Last full weekend of spring will give us a 50/50 deal with the forecast
- Expect cheesy times ahead this summer at The Melt Yard outside The New Fashioned
- Festive times ahead for Lowlands Hospitality Group with World Cup, Belgian Bier Fest, 20th anniversary
- Forecast turns warmer and stormier as we progress through the week
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (6/6)...Pridefest, pets, & Highland games
- First weekend of June looks to be mostly dry w/some up and down temps
- Your chance to warm up to some cold-blooded animals this Sunday at Wehr's 'Reptile Day'
- Riverwest's new plant shop 'Welcome 2 The Jungle' shows it has some good flower power
- Milwaukee Community Sailing Center lets you set sail for lots of summer fun
- A cool, dry end to May, but heat and storms are waiting as we get into June
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (5/30)...Lots of plant sales, sauna fun in Grant Park, & Okauchee Lions Days
- Finishing off May on a quiet and cool note before another warmup coming
- Right on cue. Summerlike weather for the unofficial start of summer...
- Schlesinger's Saturday Showcase (5/23)...Lots of Memorial Day holiday weekend happenings to fill your day
- A few 80s showing up in the forecast as we unofficially kick off summer
- A milder trend into the holiday weekend, few rain chances too
- Historic Milwaukee walking tours provide exercise and a hometown history lesson all in one
- Hunger Task Force's Farm in Franklin helps feed those in need with healthy, home-grown food
- Late Morning Update: Severe storms firing near Madison
- Pewaukee preschoolers at The Learning Experience raise money for Make-A-Wish