Headline:
High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 8:05PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
High Wind Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 12, 2026 - 6:05pm
Expires:
March 13, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Initially, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected, particularly within precipitation. Then, west winds 20
to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.
* WHEN...10 PM Tonight Until 4 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...The primary reason for moving the High Wind
Warning up in time was to cover the potential for high end winds
within the expected precipitation tonight. It is uncertain but the
risk is high enough that it should be addressed.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Marquette; Green Lake; Fond Du Lac; Sheboygan; Sauk; Columbia; Dodge; Washington; Ozaukee; Iowa; Dane; Jefferson; Waukesha; Milwaukee; Lafayette; Green; Rock; Walworth; Racine; Kenosha
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov