Wisconsin Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/19/2026 17:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 7:49PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Independence to near Alma. Movement was southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size 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... Independence and Buffalo City around 755 PM CDT. Arcadia and Buffalo around 800 PM CDT. Fountain City around 810 PM CDT. Winona around 815 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these storms include Czechville, Merrick State Park, Beach Corners, Dodge, Cream, Highway 88 And County O, Tamarack, Bluff Siding, Hegg, and Highway 95 And County D.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Buffalo; Trempealeau
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov