Weather Alert in Wisconsin
Winter Storm Watch issued March 31 at 10:00PM CDT until April 2 at 12:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
AREAS AFFECTED: Taylor; Clark
DESCRIPTION: ...LATE WINTER STORM IMPACTS THE AREA FROM WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... .A strong and wet system is moving through the area beginning Wednesday late evening and continuing through Thursday. Snow and sleet will begin Wednesday later evening, changing to freezing rain overnight. Ice accumulations are expected and will continue into Thursday morning. Temperatures will warm Thursday afternoon and only rain will be expected. Travel is expected to be impacted. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible Northcentral Wisconsin. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Clark and Taylor Counties. * WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.
INSTRUCTION: Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
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Weather Topic: What is Freezing Rain?
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Freezing rain is a condition where precipitation which has fallen in the form of
water droplets reaches temperatures which are below freezing and freezes upon
coming into contact
with surface objects. The result of this precipitation is a glaze of ice which
can be damaging to plants and man-made structures. A severe onset of freezing
rain which results in a very thick glaze of ice is known as an ice storm.
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Weather Topic: What is Hail?
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Hail is a form of precipitation which is recognized by large solid balls or
clumps of ice. Hail is created by thunderstorm clouds with strong updrafts of wind.
As the hailstones remain in the updraft, ice is deposited onto them until their
weight becomes heavy enough for them to fall to the earth's surface.
Hail storms can cause significant damage to crops, aircrafts, and man-made structures,
despite the fact that the duration is usually less than ten minutes.
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