Alert archive / Wisconsin / Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in 2016
Severe Thunderstorm Warning 38, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 26, 2016, 12:39 AM CDT for La Crosse County, Monroe County, Vernon County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 40 min. 8 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
- Jun 26, 2016, 12:39 AM CDT (05:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2016, 1:19 AM CDT
- In force
- 40 min
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Hail
- 0.75 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Vernon County, WI
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 45 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 1:00 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Sparta, WI | TREE DOWN ALONG HEATHER AVE IN SPARTA |
| Jun 26, 1:00 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 E Sparta, WI | TREE DOWN ALONG HEATHER AVE IN SPARTA. |
| Jun 26, 1:05 AM CDT | TSTM WND GST 48 | 4 Nnw Ridgeville, WI | RWIS SITE |
| Jun 26, 1:05 AM CDT | TSTM WND GST 48 | 5 Ssw Tunnel City, WI | RWIS SITE. |
| Jun 26, 1:06 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Sparta, WI | NUMEROUS LARGE BRANCHES AND SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN A 5-6 BLOCK AREA NEAR SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL. ALSO SOME PIECES OF SOFFIT AND SIDING BLOWN OFF HOUSES. |
| Jun 26, 1:10 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Nnw Tomah, WI | SMALL TREE DOWN ON ALDERMAN STREET ON NORTHWEST SIDE OF TOMAH...BLOCKING ROAD. |
| Jun 26, 1:10 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 2 N Tunnel City, WI | TREE DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD G NORTHWEST OF TOMAH. |
| Jun 26, 1:10 AM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 4 Nw Tomah, WI | TREE DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD G NORTHWEST OF TOMAH |
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 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 219 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
- 497 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -175 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1459 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 34 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 187 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.9
The text
As transmitted.
447
WUUS53 KARX 260539
SVRARX
WIC063-081-123-260630-
/O.NEW.KARX.SV.W.0038.160626T0539Z-160626T0630Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1239 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LA CROSSE HAS ISSUED A
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
MONROE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...
SOUTHEASTERN LA CROSSE COUNTY IN WEST CENTRAL WISCONSIN...
NORTHEASTERN VERNON COUNTY IN SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN...
* UNTIL 130 AM CDT
* AT 1238 AM CDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF SPARTA TO NEAR WESTBY...MOVING
EAST AT 50 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE NEAR...
SPARTA AROUND 1245 AM CDT.
CASHTON AROUND 1250 AM CDT.
FORT MC COY AND LA FARGE AROUND 1255 AM CDT.
TOMAH AROUND 105 AM CDT.
HILLSBORO AROUND 110 AM CDT.
OTHER LOCATIONS IMPACTED BY THESE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS INCLUDE
GLENDALE...LEON...PORTLAND...BURNS AND NORWALK.
PEOPLE ATTENDING THE TOMAH SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
SHOULD SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
&&
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4371 9100 4400 9101
4414 9031 4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0538Z 258DEG 44KT 4398 9093 4367 9094
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JSB5 follow-up statements
627
WWUS53 KARX 260546
SVSARX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1246 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
WIC063-081-123-260630-
/O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160626T0630Z/
MONROE WI-LA CROSSE WI-VERNON WI-
1246 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT
FOR MONROE...SOUTHEASTERN LA CROSSE AND NORTHEASTERN VERNON
COUNTIES...
AT 1244 AM CDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM NEAR CATARACT TO NEAR VIROQUA...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.
AT 1220 AM CDT...LA CROSSE POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTED TREES AND
POWER LINES DOWN IN THE CITY.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...LAW ENFORCEMENT.
IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
THESE SEVERE STORMS WILL BE NEAR...
FORT MC COY AROUND 1255 AM CDT.
LA FARGE AROUND 100 AM CDT.
TOMAH AROUND 105 AM CDT.
HILLSBORO AROUND 120 AM CDT.
OTHER LOCATIONS IMPACTED BY THESE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS INCLUDE
GLENDALE...LEON...PORTLAND...BURNS AND NORWALK.
PEOPLE CAMPING THE TOMAH SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
SHOULD SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
&&
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4371 9100 4400 9101
4414 9031 4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0544Z 262DEG 44KT 4402 9085 4359 9090
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JSB793
WWUS53 KARX 260556
SVSARX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
1256 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
WIC063-081-123-260630-
/O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160626T0630Z/
MONROE WI-LA CROSSE WI-VERNON WI-
1256 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT
FOR MONROE...SOUTHEASTERN LA CROSSE AND NORTHEASTERN VERNON
COUNTIES...
AT 1256 AM CDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES NORTH OF TOMAH TO NEAR LA FARGE...MOVING EAST
AT 60 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...LAW ENFORCEMENT.
IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
THESE SEVERE STORMS WILL BE NEAR...
TOMAH AROUND 100 AM CDT.
HILLSBORO AROUND 115 AM CDT.
OTHER LOCATIONS IMPACTED BY THESE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS INCLUDE
GLENDALE...LEON...PORTLAND...BURNS AND NORWALK.
PEOPLE CAMPING AT THE TOMAH SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
SHOULD SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
&&
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4371 9100 4400 9101
4414 9031 4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0556Z 266DEG 53KT 4408 9053 4365 9071
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JSB145
WWUS53 KARX 260601
SVSARX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
101 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
WIC063-260610-
/O.CAN.KARX.SV.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160626T0630Z/
LA CROSSE WI-
101 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LA CROSSE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
THE STORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE MOVED OUT OF THE WARNED
AREA...THEREFORE THE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4371 9084 4404 9079
4414 9031 4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0600Z 258DEG 44KT 4408 9051 4365 9069
$$
WIC081-123-260630-
/O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160626T0630Z/
MONROE WI-VERNON WI-
101 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT
FOR MONROE AND NORTHEASTERN VERNON COUNTIES...
AT 100 AM CDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 6 MILES NORTH OF TOMAH TO NEAR LA FARGE...MOVING EAST
AT 50 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...LAW ENFORCEMENT.
IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
THESE SEVERE STORMS WILL BE NEAR...
TOMAH AROUND 105 AM CDT.
HILLSBORO AROUND 120 AM CDT.
OTHER LOCATIONS IMPACTED BY THESE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS INCLUDE
GLENDALE...NORWALK...ONTARIO...WILTON AND RIDGEVILLE.
PEOPLE CAMPING THE TOMAH SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
SHOULD SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
&&
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4371 9084 4404 9079
4414 9031 4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0600Z 258DEG 44KT 4408 9051 4365 9069
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JSB247
WWUS53 KARX 260614
SVSARX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
114 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
WIC081-123-260630-
/O.CON.KARX.SV.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160626T0630Z/
MONROE WI-VERNON WI-
114 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM CDT
FOR EASTERN MONROE AND NORTHEASTERN VERNON COUNTIES...
AT 113 AM CDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM 12 MILES NORTHEAST OF TOMAH TO 8 MILES WEST OF
HILLSBORO...MOVING EAST AT 50 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...LAW ENFORCEMENT.
IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
THESE SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY RURAL AREAS OF
EASTERN MONROE AND NORTHEASTERN VERNON COUNTIES...INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: GLENDALE...ONTARIO...WILTON...RIDGEVILLE AND
KENDALL.
PEOPLE ATTENDING THE TOMAH SUPER NATIONAL TRUCK AND TRACTOR PULL
SHOULD SEEK SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
FOR YOUR PROTECTION MOVE TO AN INTERIOR ROOM ON THE LOWEST FLOOR OF A
BUILDING.
&&
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4406 9057 4414 9031
4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0613Z 258DEG 44KT 4411 9032 4368 9050
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...60MPH
$$
JSB938
WWUS53 KARX 260619
SVSARX
SEVERE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
119 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
WIC081-123-260629-
/O.CAN.KARX.SV.W.0038.000000T0000Z-160626T0630Z/
MONROE WI-VERNON WI-
119 AM CDT SUN JUN 26 2016
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EASTERN MONROE AND
NORTHEASTERN VERNON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
THE STORMS WHICH PROMPTED THE WARNING HAVE WEAKENED BELOW SEVERE
LIMITS...AND NO LONGER POSE AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE OR PROPERTY.
THEREFORE THE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
LAT...LON 4355 9063 4370 9064 4406 9057 4414 9031
4355 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0616Z 258DEG 44KT 4412 9026 4369 9044
$$
JSBThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 7:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Pepin | 20 min |
| Jun 25, 9:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Taylor | 51 min |
| Jun 25, 11:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clark, Crawford, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon | 54 min |
| Jun 26, 12:09 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | La Crosse, Vernon | 51 min |
| Jun 26, 1:26 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Adams, Crawford, Grant, Juneau, Richland, Vernon | 64 min |
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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.