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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
122 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

WIZ036-045-162230-
Portage-Waushara-
122 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...BLOWING DUST REPORTED ACROSS PORTIONS OF PORTAGE AND WAUSHARA
COUNTIES THIS AFTERNOON...

East winds have increased to 15 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 mph
early this afternoon. The increasing winds combined with dry topsoil
moisture has resulted in blowing dust being reported on Highway 54
between Plower and Wisconsin Rapids, and on Interstate 39 between
Plover and Coloma.

Strong east winds will continue with gusts to 50 mph possible for
the remainder of the afternoon, resulting in areas of blowing
dust especially across southern Portage and western Waushara
counties. If you are traveling along Highway 54 in Portage County
and Interstate 39 between Plover and Coloma, be on the lookout
for lower visibilities due to blowing dust. The risk of blowing
dust and lower visibilities will come to an end late this
afternoon as rain moves into the area.

If you encounter areas of blowing dust, slow down and allow extra
room between you and the car in front of you.

$$

Eckberg