Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 5 at 6:59PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 4:59pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 659 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Black River Falls, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Black River Falls around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Hixton, Sand Pillow,
Shamrock, The Black River Correctional Center, The Black River Falls
Airport, Taylor, Castle Mound, Vaudreuil, Perry Creek Recreation
Area, and The Majestic Pines Casino.
This includes Interstate 94 between mile markers 103 and 127.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for
west central Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov