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Wind Advisory 2, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this wind advisory at Mar 11, 2026, 9:15 PM CDT for 13 counties in Wisconsin; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota. It took effect at Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 11, 2026, 9:15 PM CDT (02:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 13 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 02:18 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, 2.3 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1738 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 32 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 81 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
942 WWUS73 KARX 120215 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 915 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-121800- /O.UPG.KARX.HW.A.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Charles City, Osage, Rochester, Preston, Winona, New Hampton, Oelwein, Cresco, Wabasha, Decorah, Dodge Center, Elkader, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon 915 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-121800- /O.NEW.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Tomah, Friendship, Prairie Du Chien, Mauston, Whitehall, Sparta, Arcadia, La Crosse, Neillsville, Black River Falls, Viroqua, Alma, Medford, and Platteville 915 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT THURSDAY NIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JSB
11 follow-up statements
364 WWUS73 KARX 121229 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 729 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-130000- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Decorah, Rochester, Osage, Dodge Center, Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Elkader, Waukon, New Hampton, Wabasha, Preston, Caledonia, Winona, and Oelwein 729 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-130000- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Arcadia, Sparta, La Crosse, Prairie Du Chien, Black River Falls, Richland Center, Tomah, Medford, Platteville, Neillsville, Alma, Mauston, Viroqua, Whitehall, and Friendship 729 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
348 WWUS73 KARX 121345 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 845 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-130100- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Decorah, Rochester, Osage, Dodge Center, Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Elkader, Waukon, New Hampton, Wabasha, Preston, Caledonia, Winona, and Oelwein 845 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-130100- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Arcadia, Sparta, La Crosse, Prairie Du Chien, Black River Falls, Richland Center, Tomah, Medford, Platteville, Neillsville, Alma, Mauston, Viroqua, Whitehall, and Friendship 845 AM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
299 WWUS73 KARX 121729 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1229 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 WIZ053>055-061-130600- /O.UPG.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, Viroqua, and Prairie Du Chien 1229 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. The strongest wind gusts are expected at higher elevations and exposed locales. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-130600- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Decorah, Rochester, Osage, Dodge Center, Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Elkader, Waukon, New Hampton, Wabasha, Preston, Caledonia, Winona, and Oelwein 1229 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-130600- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of Arcadia, Sparta, La Crosse, Black River Falls, Tomah, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Mauston, Whitehall, and Friendship 1229 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
075 WWUS73 KARX 121732 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1232 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 WIZ053>055-061-130600- /O.EXT.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Platteville, Viroqua, and Prairie Du Chien 1232 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. The strongest wind gusts are expected at higher elevations and exposed locales. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-130600- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Decorah, Rochester, Osage, Dodge Center, Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Elkader, Waukon, New Hampton, Wabasha, Preston, Caledonia, Winona, and Oelwein 1232 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-130600- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of Arcadia, Sparta, La Crosse, Black River Falls, Tomah, Medford, Neillsville, Alma, Mauston, Whitehall, and Friendship 1232 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any snow that occurs with these winds will quickly lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
940 WWUS73 KARX 130204 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131500- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Cresco, Elkader, Dodge Center, Decorah, Osage, Oelwein, Charles City, Rochester, Preston, Winona, Wabasha, New Hampton, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon 904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ053>055-061-131800- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Prairie Du Chien, Platteville, Viroqua, and Richland Center 904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-131800- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.260313T0500Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of Mauston, Medford, Sparta, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Arcadia, Friendship, Whitehall, Alma, Neillsville, and Tomah 904 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JSB
689 WWUS73 KARX 130534 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131500- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Cresco, Elkader, Dodge Center, Decorah, Osage, Oelwein, Charles City, Rochester, Preston, Winona, Wabasha, New Hampton, Caledonia, Austin, and Waukon 1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ053>055-061-131515- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Prairie Du Chien, Platteville, Viroqua, and Richland Center 1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-131515- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of Mauston, Medford, Sparta, Black River Falls, La Crosse, Arcadia, Friendship, Whitehall, Alma, Neillsville, and Tomah 1234 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JSB
562 WWUS73 KARX 131024 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 524 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131500- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Cresco, Rochester, Caledonia, Wabasha, Waukon, Winona, Preston, Austin, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Decorah, Charles City, Osage, New Hampton, and Elkader 524 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph. These winds are already occurring! * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ053>055-061-131500- /O.CON.KARX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Prairie Du Chien, Platteville, and Viroqua 524 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph. These winds are already occurring! * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-131500- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Neillsville, Black River Falls, Alma, Mauston, Tomah, Friendship, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Medford 524 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph. These winds are already occurring! * WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
881 WWUS73 KARX 131320 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 820 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131500- /O.CAN.KARX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ /O.EXB.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1500Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Cresco, Rochester, Caledonia, Wabasha, Waukon, Winona, Preston, Austin, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Decorah, Charles City, Osage, New Hampton, and Elkader 820 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WIZ053>055-061-131800- /O.CAN.KARX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Richland Center, Prairie Du Chien, Platteville, and Viroqua 820 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Grant, Richland, and Vernon Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-131800- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams- Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Neillsville, Black River Falls, Alma, Mauston, Tomah, Friendship, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Medford 820 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Adams, Clark, Juneau, Taylor, Buffalo, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, and Trempealeau Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
343 WWUS73 KARX 131433 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 933 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131700- /O.EXT.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1700Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Cresco, Rochester, Caledonia, Wabasha, Waukon, Winona, Preston, Austin, Oelwein, Dodge Center, Decorah, Charles City, Osage, New Hampton, and Elkader 933 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. * WHEN...Until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131800- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of La Crosse, Sparta, Neillsville, Black River Falls, Alma, Mauston, Viroqua, Richland Center, Tomah, Friendship, Prairie Du Chien, Platteville, Arcadia, Whitehall, and Medford 933 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ Skow
892 WWUS73 KARX 131655 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1155 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-131800- /O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1700Z/ Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Including the cities of Wabasha, Decorah, Oelwein, Austin, Cresco, Charles City, Rochester, Caledonia, Winona, Elkader, Dodge Center, New Hampton, Preston, Osage, and Waukon 1155 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY... While gusty conditions are still being observed, they have weakened substantially since this morning. Winds are expected to continue to diminish through the rest of this afternoon. $$ WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131800- /O.CON.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Alma, Medford, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Platteville, Richland Center, Whitehall, Arcadia, Neillsville, Sparta, Black River Falls, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and La Crosse 1155 AM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JAW
893 WWUS73 KARX 131751 NPWARX URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service La Crosse WI 1251 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 WIZ017-029-032>034-041>044-053>055-061-131900- /O.EXP.KARX.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260313T1800Z/ Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- Including the cities of Alma, Medford, Tomah, Mauston, Friendship, Platteville, Richland Center, Whitehall, Arcadia, Neillsville, Sparta, Black River Falls, Viroqua, Prairie Du Chien, and La Crosse 1251 PM CDT Fri Mar 13 2026 ...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... While gusty conditions are still being observed, they have weakened substantially since this morning. Winds are expected to continue to diminish through the rest of this afternoon. $$ JAW
The office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 9:15 PM CDT | High Wind Warning | ARX | Crawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon | 35 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:45 AM CDT | Winter Storm Warning | ARX | Taylor | 35 hr |
| Mar 12, 1:45 AM CDT | Winter Weather Advisory | ARX | Clark | 35 hr |
| Mar 12, 2:30 PM CDT | Winter Storm Watch | ARX | Adams, Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Grant, Jackson and 7 more | 46 hr |
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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.