High Wind Warning until 06:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...South winds increase in the late afternoon and gust to 35 mph...with southwest gusts to 65 mph overnight. Storms could produce higher gusts in the evening.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest and west central Wisconsin.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected which could mean the loss of home heating. Empty semi-trailers will run the risk of being blown over. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TAYLOR ... CLARK ... BUFFALO ... TREMPEALEAU ... JACKSON ... LA CROSSE ... MONROE ... JUNEAU ... ADAMS ... VERNON ... CRAWFORD ... RICHLAND ... GRANT
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Monroe County Emergency Services
112 S Court St
Sparta, WI 54656
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 608-269-8712
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MONROEWI followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning