Headline:
High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 11:06AM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires:
March 12, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast
Minnesota.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could 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.
Instruction:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Area Description:
Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Wabasha; Dodge; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov