Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 3:01PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 1:01pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Westby, or 8 miles north of Viroqua, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Westby around 305 PM CDT.
La Farge around 315 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Wildcat Mountain State
Park, County Roads G And H, Jersey Valley County Park, Bartons
Corners, Portland, Esofea, Spring Ridge, County Roads B And Y,
Liberty, and Trippville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Crosse; Monroe; Vernon; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: