Alert archive / Wisconsin / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2011
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 4, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 3, 2011, 8:54 AM CDT for Adams County, Juneau County, Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 51 min. 9 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 3, 2011, 8:54 AM CDT (13:54 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 3, 2011, 9:45 AM CDT
- In force
- 51 min
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 1.0 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Adams County, WI, Juneau County, WI, Monroe County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 94 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 13:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 8:55 AM CDT | HAIL 0.75 | 1 N Camp Douglas, WI | MTR VOK 031355Z |
| Apr 3, 9:06 AM CDT | HAIL 0.25 | 6 Ne Mauston, WI | PEA SIZE HAIL. |
| Apr 3, 9:09 AM CDT | HAIL 0.25 | 4 Ene New Lisbon, WI | |
| Apr 3, 9:10 AM CDT | HAIL 0.5 | 3 Se Necedah, WI | PEA TO DIME SIZE HAIL REPORTED. |
| Apr 3, 9:20 AM CDT | HAIL 1 | 5 S Mauston, WI | DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL 5 SOUTH OF MAUSTON ON HWY 58 |
| Apr 3, 9:24 AM CDT | HAIL 0.25 | Lyndon Station, WI | |
| Apr 3, 9:28 AM CDT | HAIL 1 | Plainville, WI | LASTED 15 MINUTES |
| Apr 3, 9:30 AM CDT | HAIL 0.88 | 3 W Brooks, WI | NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY A AND B |
| Apr 3, 9:35 AM CDT | HAIL 0.75 | 3 Sw Brooks, WI | REPORT FROM HIGHWAY 82 AND 6TH AVE. HAIL ACCUMULATED ONE AND ONE HALF INCHES DEEP ON THE ROAD. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Green Bay/Straub, WI (KGRB), launched 12:00Z, 1.9 hours before the alert went out and 171 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 699 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 52 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 14 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.
450
WUUS53 KARX 031354
SVRARX
WIC001-057-081-031445-
/O.NEW.KARX.SV.W.0004.110403T1354Z-110403T1445Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
854 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LA CROSSE HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
ADAMS COUNTY IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN...
JUNEAU COUNTY IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN...
EASTERN MONROE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...
* UNTIL 945 AM CDT
* AT 852 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM LOCATED NEAR CAMP DOUGLAS...OR 11 MILES
SOUTHEAST OF TOMAH...MOVING EAST AT 60 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE
QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH.
* THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR...
NEW LISBON AND I 90 94 EXIT 61 AROUND 900 AM...
MAUSTON AND NECEDAH AROUND 905 AM...
DELLWOOD AND BUCKHORN STATE PARK AROUND 910 AM...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR LARGE
HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE
AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS.
&&
LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4373 9031 4373 9043
4408 9032 4412 8959
TIME...MOT...LOC 1353Z 269DEG 50KT 4391 9029
WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.00IN
$$
BOYNE7 follow-up statements
284 WWUS53 KARX 031406 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 906 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC081-031415- /O.CAN.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ MONROE WI- 906 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN MONROE COUNTY IS CANCELLED... THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS MOVED EAST INTO JUNEAU COUNTY. LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4408 9031 4412 8959 TIME...MOT...LOC 1405Z 266DEG 58KT 4378 9009 $$ WIC001-057-031445- /O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 906 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADAMS AND JUNEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... AT 901 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM LOCATED NEAR LINDINA...OR NEAR MAUSTON...MOVING EAST AT 65 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. * THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR... DELLWOOD AND LEMONWEIR AROUND 910 AM... HIGHWAYS 82 AND 13 AND WHITE CREEK AROUND 915 AM... FRIENDSHIP AND ADAMS AROUND 920 AM... BROOKS AND COONS DEEP LAKE CAMPGROUND AROUND 925 AM... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. && LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4408 9031 4412 8959 TIME...MOT...LOC 1405Z 266DEG 58KT 4378 9009 WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.00IN $$ BOYNE
199 WWUS53 KARX 031415 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 915 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC001-057-031445- /O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 915 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADAMS AND JUNEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... AT 855 AM CDT...WEATHER OBSERVERS ONE MILE NORTH OF CAMP DOUGLAS REPORTED PENNY SIZE HAIL. AT 910 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM LOCATED NEAR MAUSTON...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. * THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR... YUKON TRAILS CAMPGROUND AND I 90 94 EXIT 78 AROUND 920 AM... FRIENDSHIP AND ADAMS AROUND 925 AM... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. && LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4408 9031 4412 8959 TIME...MOT...LOC 1414Z 270DEG 46KT 4377 9000 WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.00IN $$ BOYNE
741 WWUS53 KARX 031422 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 922 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC001-057-031445- /O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 922 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADAMS AND JUNEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... AT 855 AM CDT...WEATHER OBSERVERS ONE MILE NORTH OF CAMP DOUGLAS REPORTED PENNY SIZE HAIL. AT 920 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM LOCATED NEAR HIGHWAYS 82 AND 13...OR 9 MILES EAST OF MAUSTON...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE LARGE DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. * THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR... HIGHWAY 82 AND COUNTY B AND COUNTY ROADS A AND B AROUND 930 AM... COONS DEEP LAKE CAMPGROUND AND K AND L CAMPGROUND AROUND 935 AM... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...WHICH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGE ROOFS...WINDOWS...SIDING AND VEHICLES. DAMAGING WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED...WHICH WILL UPROOT TREES AND DOWN POWER LINES. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. && LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4408 9031 4412 8959 TIME...MOT...LOC 1421Z 270DEG 46KT 4377 8988 WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.75IN $$ BOYNE
954 WWUS53 KARX 031431 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 931 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC001-057-031445- /O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 931 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADAMS AND JUNEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... AT 929 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM LOCATED NEAR HIGHWAY 82 AND COUNTY B...OR 10 MILES NORTH OF WISCONSIN DELLS...MOVING EAST AT 55 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE LARGE DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. * THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WILL BE NEAR... COUNTY ROADS C AND G AROUND 935 AM... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...WHICH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGE ROOFS...WINDOWS...SIDING AND VEHICLES. DAMAGING WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED...WHICH WILL UPROOT TREES AND DOWN POWER LINES. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. && LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4408 9031 4412 8959 TIME...MOT...LOC 1431Z 270DEG 46KT 4377 8971 WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.75IN $$ BOYNE
475 WWUS53 KARX 031435 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 935 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC001-057-031445- /O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 935 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR ADAMS AND JUNEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... AT 933 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM LOCATED NEAR COUNTY ROADS B AND K...OR 6 MILES NORTHEAST OF WISCONSIN DELLS...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE LARGE DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...WHICH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGE ROOFS...WINDOWS...SIDING AND VEHICLES. DAMAGING WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED...WHICH WILL UPROOT TREES AND DOWN POWER LINES. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. && LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 9031 4408 9031 4412 8959 TIME...MOT...LOC 1435Z 273DEG 43KT 4370 8969 WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.75IN $$ BOYNE
292 WWUS53 KARX 031442 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 942 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC001-057-031445- /O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 942 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN JUNEAU COUNTIES UNTIL 945 AM CDT... AT 920 AM...A HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL FIVE MILES SOUTH OF MAUSTON. AT 938 AM CDT...NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED NEAR BIG SPRING...OR 8 MILES NORTHEAST OF WISCONSIN DELLS...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH. THIS STORM CAN PRODUCE LARGE DAMAGING HAIL UP TO GOLF BALL SIZE AND DAMAGING WINDS IN EXCESS OF 60 MPH. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION. IF YOU ARE IN THE PATH OF THIS STORM...PREPARE IMMEDIATELY FOR DESTRUCTIVE HAIL...WHICH CAN SIGNIFICANTLY DAMAGE ROOFS...WINDOWS...SIDING AND VEHICLES. DAMAGING WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED...WHICH WILL UPROOT TREES AND DOWN POWER LINES. SEEK SHELTER NOW INSIDE A STURDY STRUCTURE AND STAY AWAY FROM WINDOWS. && LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 8999 4383 8987 4397 8960 TIME...MOT...LOC 1441Z 273DEG 43KT 4370 8959 WIND...HAIL 60MPH 1.75IN $$ BOYNE
569 WWUS53 KARX 031449 SVSARX SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI 949 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 WIC001-057-031459- /O.EXP.KARX.SV.W.0004.000000T0000Z-110403T1445Z/ JUNEAU WI-ADAMS WI- 949 AM CDT SUN APR 3 2011 ...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN ADAMS AND SOUTHEASTERN JUNEAU COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED... THE STORM WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAS MOVED EAST INTO MARQUETTE COUNTY. LAT...LON 4364 8960 4366 8999 4383 8987 4397 8960 TIME...MOT...LOC 1442Z 273DEG 43KT 4370 8957 $$ BOYNE
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 8:26 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Monroe | 34 min |
Nearby
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.