Dense Fog Advisory until 12:00PM
* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility down to 1/4 mile or less. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph turning southwest with gusts up to 65 mph expected. Storms this evening could produce locally higher gusts.
* WHERE...Taylor, Clark, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson Counties.
* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the High Wind Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions this morning due to low visibility. Damaging winds tonight will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected which could mean the loss of home heating, possibly for a prolonged period of time. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Empty semi-trailers will run the risk of being blown over.
* AFFECTED AREAS: TAYLOR ... CLARK ... BUFFALO ... TREMPEALEAU ... JACKSON
Instructions:
If driving through dense fog this morning, slow down, use low beam headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. During high winds, 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
Trempealeau County
18600 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-538-4351
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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:
- Dense Fog Advisory