Southwest Wisconsin Weather Alert: Gusty Winds and Heavy Downpours Possible Through Tonight
LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN — Residents across southwest Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa are bracing for storms Monday evening as the National Weather Service in La Crosse warns of gusty winds and heavy downpours along the Mississippi River Valley.
Storms Developing Monday Evening
Forecasters expect scattered thunderstorms to build through the late afternoon and evening. The primary threats include:
- Strong, gusty winds capable of causing localized damage.
- Heavy rainfall bursts that may quickly reduce visibility.
Travelers along I-90, U.S. Highway 61, and Highway 35 should use extra caution, as downpours could create hazardous driving conditions.
Storms Clear Overnight
The strongest activity is expected to weaken after midnight, leading to calmer weather by sunrise Tuesday. While the severe threat will fade, patchy fog may develop across rural roads and river valleys into the early morning hours.
Motorists are advised to slow down, use headlights, and increase following distance if fog is present during Tuesday’s commute.
Calmer Pattern Midweek
By Tuesday afternoon, skies are forecast to turn mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s, marking the start of a more stable stretch of weather.
The quiet pattern is expected to continue through the week, with only a slight chance of afternoon storms on Friday. Otherwise, residents can expect mostly sunny skies and cooler conditions heading into the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for La Crosse
- Tuesday: Patchy morning fog, then mostly sunny. High near 82°F.
- Wednesday: Areas of dense fog early, then mostly sunny. High near 81°F.
- Thursday: Sunny and calm. High near 80°F.
- Friday: Partly sunny, 20% chance of afternoon storms. High near 82°F.
- Saturday: Mostly clear, cooler, high near 74°F.
Southwest Wisconsin commuters — did you encounter tonight’s gusty winds or heavy downpours along I-90 or Highway 61? Share your travel updates and safety tips in the comments, and keep following ChicagoSuburbanFamily.com for more Midwest weather alerts.
