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Wind Advisory 1, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 6, 20178 counties in Iowa; 13 counties in Wisconsin; 7 counties in Minnesota

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Mar 6, 2017, 3:59 AM CST for 8 counties in Iowa; 13 counties in Wisconsin; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 6, 2017, 7:00 PM CST. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2017, 3:59 AM CST (09:59 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 6, 2017, 7:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 7, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI
All 28 counties

Allamakee County, IA, Chickasaw County, IA, Clayton County, IA, Fayette County, IA, Floyd County, IA, Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Winneshiek County, IA, Dodge County, MN, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Olmsted County, MN, Wabasha County, MN, Winona County, MN, Adams County, WI, Buffalo County, WI, Clark County, WI, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, Jackson County, WI, Juneau County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Monroe County, WI, Richland County, WI, Taylor County, WI, Trempealeau County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 27 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:01 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.

The nearest sounding before it

Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 210 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-03-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2017-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 192 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
803 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
192 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
165 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

274 
WWUS73 KARX 060959
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
359 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...Strong Westerly Winds Expected Tonight ...

.A strong storm system impacting the region will bring a period of
strong and gusty west winds this evening and tonight. Wind gusts
of 45 to 50 mph are expected, which may be sufficient to cause
minor tree and power line damage, and will produce difficult
travel for mainly north-south oriented roads. Winds will subside
toward sunrise, but will again increase on Tuesday.

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-061800-
/O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0001.170307T0100Z-170307T1200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
359 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 6 AM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strongest west winds develop this evening and continue
  overnight. The period of highest winds will be 11 pm through 5
  am.

* WINDS...Westerly winds gusting 45 to 50 mph at times. A few 
  higher gusts are possible.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with
  difficult travel also expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Lawrence
9 follow-up statements
491 
WWUS73 KARX 061346
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
746 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...Strong Westerly Winds Expected Tonight ...

.A strong storm system will produce strong and gusty west winds
across parts of southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa tonight. 
Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected, which may be sufficient 
to cause minor tree and power line damage, and make travel
difficult for mainly north and south oriented roads. Winds will 
subside toward sunrise, but will again increase on Tuesday.

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-062200-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.170307T0100Z-170307T1200Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
746 AM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest west winds develop this evening and 
  continue overnight. The period of highest winds will be 11 pm 
  through 5 am. 

* WINDS...Westerly winds gusting 45 to 50 mph at times. A few 
  higher gusts are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Boyne
802 
WWUS73 KARX 062040
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
240 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...Strong West Winds Expected Tonight And Tuesday...

.A storm system will produce strong and gusty west winds across
the region. Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected across 
southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa tonight. These winds will 
then spread the entire area for much of Tuesday. Winds this strong 
may be sufficient to cause minor tree and power line damage and 
make travel difficult for mainly north and south oriented roads. 
The winds are expected to temporarily subside toward sunrise, but
then increase again after sunrise Tuesday.

IAZ011-029-030-MNZ088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
070445-
/O.EXB.KARX.WI.Y.0001.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
240 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Strongest west winds develop this evening and continue
  overnight. The period of highest winds will be 9 am through 6 pm
  Tuesday.

* WINDS...West winds gusting 45 to 50 mph at times. A few higher 
  gusts are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-070445-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0001.170307T0100Z-170308T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
240 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest west winds develop this evening and continue
  overnight. The period of highest winds will be 11 pm through 5
  am. A second period of strong winds will occur from 9 am to 6 pm
  Tuesday.

* WINDS...West winds gusting 45 to 50 mph at times. A few higher 
  gusts are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

04
801 
WWUS73 KARX 070128
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
728 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...Strong West Winds Expected Tonight And Tuesday...

.A storm system will produce strong and gusty west winds across
the region. Wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph are expected across
southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa tonight. These winds will
then spread the entire area for much of Tuesday. Winds this
strong may be sufficient to cause minor tree and power line
damage and make travel difficult for mainly north and south
oriented roads. The winds are expected to temporarily subside
toward sunrise, but then increase again after sunrise Tuesday.

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-070930-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
728 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest west winds develop this evening and 
  continue overnight. The period of highest winds will be 11 pm 
  through 5 am. A second period of strong winds will occur from 
  9 am to 6 pm Tuesday. 

* WINDS...West winds gusting 45 to 50 mph at times. A few higher 
  gusts are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ011-029-030-MNZ088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
070930-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.170307T1200Z-170308T0000Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
728 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Strongest west winds develop this evening and 
  continue overnight. The period of highest winds will be 9 am 
  through 6 pm Tuesday. 

* WINDS...West winds gusting 45 to 50 mph at times. A few higher 
  gusts are possible. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Rogers
757 
WWUS73 KARX 070850
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
250 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...Strong West Winds Expected Today...

.Winds will gusts into the 45 to 55 mph range today. Winds this 
strong may cause minor tree and power line damage and make travel 
difficult for mainly north and south oriented roads. 

IAZ011-029-030-MNZ088-096-WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-
071700-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0001.170307T0900Z-170308T0000Z/
Allamakee-Fayette-Clayton-Winona-Houston-Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-
Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Waukon, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, 
Caledonia, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
250 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Sustained west winds will remain in the 15 to 30 mph range with
  gusts to around 45 mph today.

* The strongest west winds will occur between 9 am through 6 pm. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

IAZ008>010-018-019-MNZ079-086-087-094-095-071700-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Floyd-Chickasaw-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-
Mower-Fillmore-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Charles City, 
New Hampton, Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, Austin, 
and Preston
250 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Sustained west winds will remain in the 20 to 30 mph range with
  gusts to around 50 mph today.

* The strongest west winds will occur between between 3 am and 5
  am and from 9 am to 6 pm. 

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use
extra caution.

&&

$$

Boyne
009 
WWUS73 KARX 071514
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
914 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...Strong West Winds Today...

.At 9 am, winds across the area were mostly west at 15 to 25 mph
with gusts of 25 to locally 40 mph. This bit of a lull in the 
winds was expected. However, as temperatures warm through the 
morning into the afternoon, wind speeds and gusts are going to 
increase again. 

West winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph, are
expected by this afternoon. Winds this strong may cause minor 
tree and power line damage and make travel difficult, especially
on north and south oriented roads.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-072315-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
914 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Sustained west winds will remain in the 20 to 30 mph range 
  with gusts to around 50 mph today. 

* The strongest west winds will occur between 11 am to 5 pm.
  
* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make travel difficult, especially for those driving light-weight 
or high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
RRS
126 
WWUS73 KARX 071739
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1139 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...Strong West Winds This Afternoon...

.As of 1130 am, winds across the area remained in a relative lull. 
Most late morning wind speeds were 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 25 
to locally 40 mph. However, as temperatures continue to warm into 
the afternoon, wind speeds and gusts are expected to increase 
again.

West winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph, are
expected this afternoon. Winds this strong may cause minor tree 
and power line damage and make travel difficult, especially on 
north and south oriented roads.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-080000-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0000Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
1139 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Sustained west winds will remain in the 20 to 30 mph range with
  gusts to around 50 mph this afternoon. 

* The strongest west winds will occur between noon and 5 pm.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make travel difficult, especially for those driving light-weight
or high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
RRS
359 
WWUS73 KARX 072030
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
230 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...Strong West Winds This Afternoon Into This Evening...

.As of 215 pm, winds speeds and wind gusts were increasing across
the area. Many winds speeds were in the 20 to 35 mph range with 
gusts of 35 to 45 mph. The stronger winds were mostly along and 
north of interstate 90 and into the higher terrain locations of 
northeast Iowa.

West winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting as high as 45 to 55 mph, are 
expected for the rest of this afternoon into early this evening. The
strongest wind gusts are likely to be near some weak rain showers
or sprinkles moving across the area through 7 or 8 pm. 

Winds this strong may cause minor tree and power line damage and 
make travel difficult, especially on north and south oriented 
roads.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-080300-
/O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
230 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* Sustained west winds will remain in the 20 to 35 mph range with
  gusts to around 50 mph this afternoon into early this evening.
 
* The strongest west winds will occur between 3 pm and 8 pm, and
  mainly near any rain showers or sprinkles.

* IMPACTS...Minor tree and power line damage possible, with 
  difficult travel also expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make travel difficult, especially for those driving light-weight
or high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
RRS
159 
WWUS73 KARX 072331
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
531 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...Strong Winds Into Tonight...

.Strong and gusty west winds will continue into tonight,
buffeting the evening commute. Drivers of high profile vehicles 
on north south running roadways will experience difficult travel, 
especially in open areas. 

West winds of 20 to 35 mph will continue, gusting from 40 to 50. 
Enhanced wind gusts will be found around any shower this evening.

Winds this strong may cause minor tree and power line damage and
make travel difficult, especially on north and south oriented
roads.

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-080300-
/O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
531 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 50. 

* Stronger wind gusts around showers into early evening. 

* IMPACTS...minor tree and power line damage possible. Difficult 
  travel, especially large profile vehicles on north south 
  roadways. 
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that sustained winds of 30 mph or wind
gusts of 45 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this strong can
make travel difficult, especially for those driving light-weight
or high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
036 
WWUS73 KARX 080240
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
840 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...Winds On The Decrease...

.With the loss of the sunshine and the exiting of the showers to
the east, winds have died off a bit. The Wind Advisory will be
allowed to expire as a result.

However, winds are expected to increase toward daybreak on
Wednesday, and stay fairly strong and gusty into the early part of
Wednesday afternoon. Another Wind Advisory may be needed for parts
of the area during this time period. 

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-080345-
/O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-170308T0300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-
Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau-
Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Wabasha, 
Dodge Center, Rochester, Winona, Austin, Preston, Caledonia, 
Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Arcadia, Whitehall, 
Black River Falls, La Crosse, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship,
Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, Richland Center, and Platteville
840 PM CST Tue Mar 7 2017

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...

With the loss of the sunshine and the exiting of the showers to
the east, winds have died off a bit. The Wind Advisory will be
allowed to expire as a result.

$$

Rieck

The office that day

Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 4:56 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementARXMitchell64 min
Mar 6, 5:50 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementARXDodge, Mower25 min
Mar 6, 5:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningARXDodge50 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.