Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
875 FLUS43 KARX 211959 HWOARX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 259 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029- 032>034-041>044-053>055-061-230000- Mitchell-Howard-Winneshiek-Allamakee-Floyd-Chickasaw-Fayette- Clayton-Wabasha-Dodge-Olmsted-Winona-Mower-Fillmore-Houston- Taylor-Clark-Buffalo-Trempealeau-Jackson-La Crosse-Monroe-Juneau- Adams-Vernon-Crawford-Richland-Grant- 259 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight Additional storms are expected through this evening with peak time for severe storms from 5 to 9 PM. Damaging wind gusts, some 75mph+, tornadoes, some strong, and locally heavy rain are the primary severe weather threats this afternoon and evening. Large hail will also be possible. Be alert to the potential for significant severe weather through this evening. Be extra weather aware and prepared to take action and move to a safe location/sturdy building away from trees. Due to the multiple rounds of thunderstorms, localized areas may receive several inches of rain. As a result, the threat for river rises and flooding will be on the increase. Those with interests along area creeks, streams, and rivers should monitor conditions. Be prepared to alter travel plans during heavy rains or severe weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday The next chance for thunderstorms will be Friday. It is too early to discern the severe weather threat at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation will likely be needed through this evening. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... No webinar scheduled. $$ NOFWD