Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
543 FLUS43 KARX 210932 HWOARX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service La Crosse WI 432 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024 IAZ008>011-018-019-029-030-MNZ079-086>088-094>096-WIZ017-029- 032>034-041>044-053>055-061-221345- 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- 432 AM CDT Tue May 21 2024 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southeast Minnesota...northeast Iowa and southwest into central Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight A couple of rounds of thunderstorms are expected to continue through the morning with damaging winds and locally heavy rain the primary severe weather threats this morning. Additional storms are expected to develop during the afternoon and evening (3-9pm) with numerous severe thunderstorms possible. 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 this afternoon and early 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 may be needed today especially from mid afternoon through early this evening. .EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATION... A partner webinar is scheduled for 1030am. $$ Zapotocny