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Critical Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorm Threats This Week

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather Monday over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Scattered to widespread severe thunderstorms may bring damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes Monday through Thursday over the lower Mississippi River Valley and southern Plains into the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Read More >

  Wintry Weather To Impact Travel Today

What to Expect: Early this afternoon precipitation had changed to snow across north-central and parts of central Wisconsin. Drizzle and freezing drizzle will continue to changeover to snow through the afternoon, with the changeover occurring along the lake shore by late afternoon.  The heaviest of the snow will occur during the afternoon and early evening, then come to an end. Behind this winter system, northwest winds become gusty and bring in much cooler air.

 

There have been reports of slippery roads from the freezing drizzle and snow, you can check the latest road conditions at the DOT site here.

 

Actions: Remember to slow down, keep extra distance between vehicles, and allow extra time to reach your destination.

 

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