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Frost Advisory 2, NWS La Crosse, WI

September 28, 20185 counties in Wisconsin; 4 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa

NWS La Crosse, WI issued this frost advisory at Sep 28, 2018, 3:40 AM CDT for 5 counties in Wisconsin; 4 counties in Minnesota; 8 counties in Iowa. It took effect at Sep 29, 2018, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 28, 2018, 3:40 AM CDT (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 29, 2018, 3:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2018, 8:00 AM CDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS La Crosse, WI

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, Fillmore County, MN, Houston County, MN, Mower County, MN, Winona County, MN, Crawford County, WI, Grant County, WI, La Crosse County, WI, Richland County, WI, Vernon County, WI

The radar

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 65 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:42 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

Davenport, (KDVN), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 217 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, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2018-09-28Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Davenport, at 00:00Z on 2018-09-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 146 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1791 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
146 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
180 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

321 
WWUS73 KARX 280840
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
340 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...First Widespread Frost of the Season Expected Tonight...

.High pressure and cool Canadian air spreading into the region
will deliver cold temperatures tonight, with lows of 25 to 35
degrees expected. Those wishing to preserve sensitive vegetation
should plan to cover plants or bring them inside tonight.

WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044-281800-
/O.NEW.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0500Z-180929T1300Z/
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall,
Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
340 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT
Saturday. 

* TEMPERATURE...25 to 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ032-281800-
/O.NEW.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Alma
340 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. 

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
281800-
/O.NEW.KARX.FR.Y.0002.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
340 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a Frost
Advisory, which is in effect from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday. 

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

Lawrence
5 follow-up statements
863 
WWUS73 KARX 281553
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1053 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...First Widespread Frost of the Season Expected Tonight...

.High pressure and cool Canadian air spreading into the region
will deliver cold temperatures tonight, with lows of 25 to
35 degrees expected. Those wishing to preserve sensitive
vegetation should plan to cover plants or bring them inside
tonight.

WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044-290000-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0500Z-180929T1300Z/
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall,
Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
1053 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...25 to 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ032-290000-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Alma
1053 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
290000-
/O.CON.KARX.FR.Y.0002.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
1053 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$
242 
WWUS73 KARX 282013
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
313 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...Widespread Frost Expected Tonight...

.A very chilly night is in store tonight as Canadian high pressure
builds over the area with lows of 25 to 35 degrees expected. 
Those wishing to preserve sensitive vegetation should plan to 
cover plants or bring them inside tonight.

WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044-290415-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0500Z-180929T1300Z/
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall,
Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
313 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...25 to 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ032-290415-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Alma
313 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
290415-
/O.CON.KARX.FR.Y.0002.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
313 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$
413 
WWUS73 KARX 290207
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
907 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...Widespread Frost Expected Tonight...

.Temperatures are expected to fall into the 25 to 35 degree range
tonight and lead to the first widespread frost of the season. 
Those wishing to preserve sensitive vegetation should cover plants
or bring them inside tonight.

WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044-291015-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0500Z-180929T1300Z/
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall,
Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
907 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...25 to 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ032-291015-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Alma
907 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
291015-
/O.CON.KARX.FR.Y.0002.180929T0800Z-180929T1300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
907 PM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 8 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed if 
  precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$

CA
722 
WWUS73 KARX 290815
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
315 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...Widespread Frost or Freeze Expected Tonight...

.Temperatures early this morning were in the 25 to 40 degree
range, and will continue to drop into the 25 to 35 degree range 
by sunrise. This will result in the first frost or freeze of the 
season for most locations. 

The colder lows will generally be north of interstate 90, where a
freeze warning is in effect. Near and south of interstate 90 lows
will be a bit warmer and a frost advisory is in effect. Those 
wishing to preserve frost-sensitive vegetation should cover plants
or bring them inside tonight.

WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044-291300-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180929T1300Z/
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall,
Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
315 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...25 to 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Frost sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed 
  if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ032-291300-
/O.CON.KARX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180929T1300Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Alma
315 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...Around 30 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Frost sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed 
  if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
291300-
/O.CON.KARX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180929T1300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
315 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...30 to 35 degrees tonight.

* IMPACTS...Frost sensitive vegetation may be damaged or killed 
  if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Frost Advisory means that widespread frost is expected.
Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

&&

$$
RRS
993 
WWUS73 KARX 291247
NPWARX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
747 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...Temperatures Starting to Warm This Morning...

.Temperatures early this morning were in the 25 to 35 degree 
range and were beginning to warm for the day. Where temperatures
were already near or above 32, the frost advisory and freeze
warning will be allowed to expire at 8 am. 

Near and northeast of I-94, temperatures as of 745 am were in the
in the mid 20s to around 30. With temperatures still near or 
below 32, the freeze warning for these areas has been extended to 
9 am.

MNZ079-086-087-WIZ032-291400-
/O.EXP.KARX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180929T1300Z/
Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Buffalo-
Including the cities of Wabasha, Dodge Center, Rochester, 
and Alma
747 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures were warming into the mid 30s, thus the freeze
warning will be allowed to expire at 8 am.

$$

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ088-094>096-WIZ041-053>055-061-
291400-
/O.EXP.KARX.FR.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-180929T1300Z/
Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette-
Clayton-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston-La Crosse-Vernon-Crawford-
Richland-Grant-
Including the cities of Osage, Cresco, Decorah, Waukon, 
Charles City, New Hampton, Oelwein, Elkader, Winona, Austin, 
Preston, Caledonia, La Crosse, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, 
Richland Center, and Platteville
747 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...FROST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Temperatures were warming into the mid 30s, thus the frost
advisory will be allowed to expire at 8 am.

$$

WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044-291400-
/O.EXT.KARX.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180929T1400Z/
Taylor-Clark-Trempealeau-Jackson-Monroe-Juneau-Adams-
Including the cities of Medford, Neillsville, Arcadia, Whitehall,
Black River Falls, Sparta, Tomah, Mauston, and Friendship
747 AM CDT Sat Sep 29 2018

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...25 to 30 degrees early this morning, warming to
  near and above freezing by 9 am.

* IMPACTS...Frost sensitive vegetation will be damaged or killed 
  if precautions are not taken. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
RRS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this frost advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS La Crosse, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this frost advisory went out at Sep 28, 3:28 AM CDT, 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 28, 3:28 AM CDT, 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
328 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

.SHORT TERM...(Today and tonight)
Issued at 319 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

Main forecast concerns for today are rain chances over northeast
Iowa and far southwest Wisconsin then focus quickly turns to
frost/freeze concerns tonight.

There will be continued chances for rain over portions of northeast
Iowa and far southern Wisconsin today. Frontogenesis increases over
these areas and is fairly deep according to the NAM12 which shows it
in the 900 mb through 600 mb layer. The frontogenesis then
quickly shifts south of the area this evening with rain ending.
Cold high pressure settles in tonight with areas of frost
expected. There may be some passing high clouds but thinking this
will have very little impact on temperatures overnight with lows
ranging from the mid 20s over northern Wisconsin to the mid 30s
across northeast Iowa. A freeze warning is in effect for portions
of southeast Minnesota through central and northcentral Wisconsin with
a frost advisory for the rest of the area. Ensure to take steps
to protect cold sensitive crops and plants tonight into early
Saturday morning.

.LONG TERM...(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 319 AM CDT Fri Sep 28 2018

Main forecast concerns are on precipitation chances late Saturday
through Tuesday.

Rain chances return late Saturday into Saturday night with rain
looking likely over northeast Iowa into southern Wisconsin. A tight
baroclinic zone sets up over the region into Sunday and will be the
focus for more showers and some thunderstorms all the way into
Monday. MUCAPE increases over areas along and south of Interstate 90
Sunday afternoon into Sunday night and remains in place through
Monday. 0-4 KM MUCAPE values of 500 to 1500 J/kg are possible so
will be increasing thunderstorms chances over northeast Iowa into
southwest Wisconsin with decent forecast model agreement between
the NAM and GFS. Chances for showers and possibly thunderstorms
return late Tuesday through Wednesday with the potential for a low
pressure system to track through the region. However, forecast
confidence is low during this timeframe as southwest flow aloft
sets up with several embedded waves noted in the forecast models.
Given the low confidence from Wednesday and beyond will lean
heavily toward a model consensus blend for precipitation chances
and temperatures.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday night)
Issued at 1154 PM CDT Thu Sep 27 2018

A cold front extended from northeast Wisconsin into central
Iowa late this evening. Some occasional light showers or sprinkles
will continue on the back side of the front. These are not
expected to be enough to impact either airport with anything other
than VFR conditions. A better chance for some rain develops
behind the front overnight into Friday morning as an area of mid
level frontogenesis slides across the region. By the time this
forcing arrives, the front looks to be far enough south that the
rain should be south of both airports. The clouds should break up
Friday afternoon as high pressure begins to build in from the
northwest.

&&

.ARX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Frost Advisory from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday for WIZ041-053>055-
     061.

     Freeze Warning from midnight tonight to 8 AM CDT Saturday for
     WIZ017-029-033-034-042>044.

     Freeze Warning from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday for WIZ032.

MN...Frost Advisory from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday for MNZ088-094>096.

     Freeze Warning from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday for MNZ079-086-087.

IA...Frost Advisory from 3 AM to 8 AM CDT Saturday for IAZ008>011-018-
     019-029-030.

&&

SHORT TERM...Wetenkamp
LONG TERM...Wetenkamp
AVIATION...04
Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 27, 3:45 AM CDT, 23 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
345 AM CDT Thu Sep 27 2018

IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029-
032>034-041>044-053>055-061-281030-
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-
345 AM CDT Thu Sep 27 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast
Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Frost is expected across much of the area late Friday night into
early Saturday morning.

There will be a chance of thunderstorms from Sunday night into
Monday night. Lightning will be the main threat with these
storms.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

No action needed.

.EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION...

No webinar is scheduled.

DAS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 28, 3:40 AM CDTFreeze WarningARXAdams, Buffalo, Clark, Jackson, Juneau, Monroe and 2 more29 hr

Nearby

Frost Advisories in Iowa, 2018Frost Advisories in Wisconsin, 2018Frost Advisories in Minnesota, 2018Every frost advisory in 2018

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.