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Wind Advisory 2, NWS La Crosse, WI

March 11, 202613 counties in Wisconsin; 8 counties in Iowa; 7 counties in Minnesota

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Minneapolis, MN at 00:00Z on 2026-03-12Temperature 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 2026-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 9:15 PM CDTHigh Wind WarningARXCrawford, Grant, Richland, Vernon35 hr
Mar 12, 1:45 AM CDTWinter Storm WarningARXTaylor35 hr
Mar 12, 1:45 AM CDTWinter Weather AdvisoryARXClark35 hr
Mar 12, 2:30 PM CDTWinter Storm WatchARXAdams, Buffalo, Clark, Crawford, Grant, Jackson and 7 more46 hr

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.