Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 728 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Westby, or 9 miles north of Viroqua, moving northeast at 40 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.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Cashton around 735 PM CDT.
Sparta around 745 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include County Roads G And H,
Jersey Valley County Park, St Marys, Portland, Spring Ridge,
Rockland, Middle Ridge, Highway 33 And County Y, Norwalk, and Newburg
Corners.
This includes Interstate 90 in Wisconsin between mile markers 19 and
28.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
La Crosse; Monroe; Vernon
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI