Friday, March 13, 2026

High Wind Warning until FRI 4:00 PM CDT

From The Journal Times.com:

High Winds Expected Until 4 PM CDT Friday, Potential for Power Outages

What’s Happening:

A High Wind Warning is in effect until 4 PM CDT Friday. South winds will shift to the west, maintaining speeds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

Affected Areas:

  • East Central Wisconsin
  • South Central Wisconsin
  • Southeast Wisconsin

What to Expect:

  • South winds 20 to 30 mph, shifting to west winds 20 to 30 mph.
  • Wind gusts up to 60 mph, especially during precipitation.

Impacts:

  • Potential for trees and power lines to be blown down.
  • Widespread power outages likely.
  • Difficult travel conditions, particularly for high-profile vehicles

Safety Tips:

  • Stay in the lower levels of your home and avoid windows.
  • Be alert for falling debris and tree limbs.
  • Use caution if you must drive; consider postponing travel if possible.

When to Check Back:

Monitor weather.gov or journaltimes.com/weather for updates.

This weather alert was produced with AI assistance using National Weather Service data.

From: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/weather/article_71ad5461-b73e-5d3f-8db1-624e0239f122.html#tracking-source=home-the-latest

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