Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:11pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Sheldon to near Boyd to near
Fairchild. Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Jump River around 1025 PM CDT.
Medford around 1045 PM CDT.
Chelsea around 1050 PM CDT.
Rib Lake and Westboro around 1055 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Wood Lake, Polley,
The Mondeaux Flowage, Highway 13 And County Road M, Perkinstown,
Stetsonville, County Roads A And E, Highway M And Joe Martin Road,
Esadore Lake, and Camp Forest Spring.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Taylor
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI