Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 6:05PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 605 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of Cataract to near Sparta to
near Cashton. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Sparta and Cataract around 610 PM CDT.
Fort Mc Coy around 615 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Norwalk, County
Roads I And I I, Jackson Pass, The Cataract Lookout Point, Melvina,
Tunnel City, Leon, Farmers Valley, Highway 131 And County A, and
Ridgeville.
This includes Interstate 90 in Wisconsin between mile markers 21 and
41.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Monroe
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI