Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:08PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:08pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1008 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Millston, or 11 miles northwest of Tomah, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern
Jackson, northwestern Juneau, northern Adams and northeastern Monroe
Counties, including the following locations... New Miner, Warrens,
Shamrock, Pigeon Creek Campground, Potters Flowage, The North
Flowage, The Necedah Wildlife Refuge, Oakdale, Cutler, and Valley
Junction.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 94 between mile markers 123 and 147.
Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 46 and 49.
Interstate 90 in Wisconsin between mile markers 34 and 45.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Monroe; Juneau; Adams
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI