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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Staff members from the La Crosse National Weather Service (NWS) forecast office routinely participate in community outreach, volunteerism, and fund raising for local charities.

Here are some of the groups and activities we've been involved with as part of our community involvement efforts...

  • Big Brothers / Big Sisters of the Coulee Region
  • United Way
  • Kane Street Community Garden (La Crosse) - Hunger Task Force 
  • School supply drives
  • "Stuff the Bus" food drive for the Hunger Task Force
  • New Horizons Shelter donations
  • Adopt-a-Family dontations
  • WAFER food pantry - Hunger Task Force