Special Weather Statement, NWS La Crosse, WI

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
534 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

.SHORT TERM...(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 334 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

Severe weather threat for tonight has increased across the area.
Satellite imagery and surface observations show incredible
clearing across much of IA/MN this afternoon under a mid-level dry
slot. Low-level scouring now into the western forecast area east
of I-35 and further destabilization is occurring. Currently, TSRA
starting on the dry line near Omaha NE on the western gradient in
CAPE.

Per SPC mesoa...MLCAPES in western IA in the 1500 J/Kg and the
06.19Z RAP bring this to the I-35 corridor at 22Z before a massive
hourly decline with only 800-1000 J/Kg by 00Z in Dodge MN-Floyd
County IA counties. Decline and stabilization of the CAPE further
occurs as the warm sector shifts east in the late evening into WI.

Wind shear is the big story. Current 1km VWP from KMSP/KDMX radars
showing 35-45 kts at 1km and 75 kts at KOAX at 6 km. So, some
excellent shear with directional shear in the lowest 1 km. 06.19z
RAP indicates 0-1km SRH values in the 200-400 m^^2/s^^2 range will
be present in NE IA and SERN MN, so plenty for low-level
spinning.

Overall...the severe weather threat has increased with a favorable
upstream environment. Storms should continue to develop into a N-S
line from MN into IA late this afternoon and move east and enter
Dodge-Floyd county /western forecast area/ around 6-7 pm. Would
expect a QLCS line of storms to enter with threats of damaging
winds and isolated tornadoes...mainly near/due to mesovorticies
on the leading edge. Being early March and per RAP guidance, this
threat should rapidly diminish east with stabilization and loss of
heating, with severe storms becoming less in coverage. Storms are
expected to continue well into WI with strong dynamical forcing.
By midnight, the storms/rain should be near/exiting central WI.

Post frontal winds still look as previously forecast for later
tonight and Tuesday. With 40-50 kts at the top of the mixed
layer...a wind advisory is warranted. On Tuesday mixing will be
enhanced in the afternoon and it appears we will tap 2km winds.
The good thing is it appears these winds decrease 5-10 kts at 2km
keeping wind gusts in the 35-50 mph range at the surface.

.LONG TERM...(Tuesday night through Monday)
Issued at 334 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

A wind advisory may be needed Wednesday with stronger winds
continuing.

Thursday night through Monday...Main forecast concerns are
precipitation chances and temperatures Thursday night through
Monday. The 06.12z GFS/ECMWF/GEM are in good agreement in
developing west to northwest flow aloft through the period. The
biggest differences is timing the shortwave troughs embedded in
the flow into the Upper Great Lakes Region. This will have impacts
on timing of precipitation chances/types across the forecast
area. The 06.12z GFS/ECMWF/GEM are in good agreement in advecting
cooler air aloft into the Great Lakes region through the period.
The 06.12z GFS/ECMWF show 925mb temperatures in the minus 5 to
minus 10 degree celsius range for much of the period. This will
allow temperatures to be below normal with highs in the lower to
middle 30s.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday evening)
Issued at 534 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

All eyes on an impressive line of thunderstorms just moving into
the I-35 corridor. Will impact both TAF airfields this evening
with strong gusty southwest winds from 35-40kts or more. Some hail
also possible, but not enough confidence to include in 00Z TAFs.
For the most part, upstream observations impacted by storms have
stayed VFR with ceilings, but could see reductions in visibility
to 2SM in heavy rain/thunder. Once storms move through, strong
west-southwest wind will continue through the night and into
Tuesday with frequent gusts between 35 and 40 kts. Otherwise, VFR
cloud cover will be the rule. Did not include low-level wind shear
in 00Z TAFs due to frequent high surface gusts, but expect winds
around 2000 ft agl to at least 50 kts through this evening.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...For Tuesday
Issued at 334 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

Strong winds and low relative humidities will cause weather
conditions that could enhance fire spread on Tuesday, mainly in
grasses.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday for WIZ017-029-
     032>034-041>044-053>055-061.

MN...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST Tuesday for MNZ079-086-087-094-095.

     Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday for MNZ088-096.

IA...Wind Advisory until 6 PM CST Tuesday for IAZ008>010-018-019.

     Wind Advisory from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday for IAZ011-029-030.

&&

SHORT TERM...Baumgardt
LONG TERM...Baumgardt/Jones
AVIATION...Rogers

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
401 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ032-072215-
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Buffalo-
401 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and a portion of west central
Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Tornado watch is in effect until 10 pm this evening.

Scattered thunderstorms will cross the area this evening between
6pm and 10 pm. A few of these storms could be severe. The main
threat will be damaging winds, with a lower threat for an
isolated tornado and large hail.

A Wind Advisory is also in effect tonight.

Westerly wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph are expected and will result
in difficult travel, especially on north-south oriented roadways.
Some damage is also possible to trees and power lines.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

A Wind Advisory continues through Tuesday.

Gusty west winds of 40 to 55 mph will continue through Tuesday and
will again result in difficult travel on north-south oriented
roadways and may also cause some damage to trees and power lines.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed this evening in the 6 pm
to 10 pm time frame.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

WIZ017-029-033-034-041>044-053>055-061-072215-
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
401 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions southwest into
central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Strong to possibly a few severe thunderstorms are possible in the
8 pm to midnight time frame. Damaging winds would be the main
threat but there is also a small threat for larger hail and an
isolated tornado or two as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Wind Advisory for Tuesday.

Gusty west winds of 40 to 55 mph through Tuesday will result in
difficult travel on north-south oriented roadways and may also cause
some damage to trees and power lines.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening in the 8 pm to
midnight time frame.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

DAS

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PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
751 PM CST MON MAR 06 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0743 PM     HAIL             10 W HARMONY            43.56N 92.21W
03/06/2017  E0.50 INCH       FILLMORE           MN   AMATEUR RADIO

0743 PM     TSTM WND GST     10 W HARMONY            43.56N 92.21W
03/06/2017  E45 MPH          FILLMORE           MN   AMATEUR RADIO

&&

CJA

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
755 PM CST MON MAR 06 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0747 PM     TSTM WND GST     HARMONY                 43.56N 92.01W
03/06/2017  M56 MPH          FILLMORE           MN   LAW ENFORCEMENT

0747 PM     HAIL             HARMONY                 43.56N 92.01W
03/06/2017  E0.25 INCH       FILLMORE           MN   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            HAIL COVERING GROUND.

&&

CJA

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
756 PM CST MON MAR 06 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0725 PM     HAIL             8 S RICEVILLE           43.25N 92.55W
03/06/2017  E1.00 INCH       HOWARD             IA   PUBLIC

&&

CJA

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LA CROSSE WI
805 PM CST MON MAR 06 2017

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0744 PM     HAIL             LEWISTON                43.98N 91.87W
03/06/2017  E0.75 INCH       WINONA             MN   LAW ENFORCEMENT

            STRONG WINDS AND TORENTIAL RAIN

&&

TMS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
805 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

MNZ088-WIZ032>034-070230-
Winona-Buffalo-Jackson-Trempealeau-
805 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT CENTRAL WINONA...
BUFFALO...NORTHWESTERN JACKSON AND TREMPEALEAU COUNTIES...

At 805 PM CST, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located
along a line extending from near Mondovi to 6 miles north of
Rushford. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph and dime size hail are possible with these
storms.

These storms will be near...
  Mondovi around 810 PM CST.
  Strum around 815 PM CST.
  Trempealeau and Osseo around 820 PM CST.
  Arcadia and Galesville around 830 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Dodge, Franklin,
York, Eleva and Wilson.

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

LAT...LON 4460 9107 4415 9111 4385 9176 4385 9194
      4419 9188 4420 9186 4421 9188 4459 9181
      4460 9178
TIME...MOT...LOC 0205Z 230DEG 50KT 4457 9162 4391 9173

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