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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
957 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026
 
WIZ029-034-190400-
Jackson WI-Clark WI-
957 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CLARK AND JACKSON COUNTIES
THROUGH 1100 PM CDT...

At 955 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Chippewa Falls to near Augusta to 6 miles
southwest of Black River Falls. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Automated weather observations. At 943 pm, a wind gust of 
         53 mph was observed in Eau Claire. 

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Black River Falls, Merrillan, Alma Center, Price, and Humbird 
  around 1000 PM CDT.
  Hatfield around 1010 PM CDT.
  Neillsville and Thorp around 1020 PM CDT.
  Greenwood and Shortville around 1025 PM CDT.
  Loyal and Owen around 1030 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Franklin, Highway 73
And 98, The Black River Correctional Center, Atwood, Tioga, Lynn,
Perry Creek Recreation Area, North Branch, Eidsvold, and Longwood.

This includes Interstate 94 between mile markers 92 and 122.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4502 9032 4435 9032 4413 9114 4459 9117
      4460 9092 4503 9092 4503 9034
TIME...MOT...LOC 0255Z 240DEG 39KT 4495 9135 4475 9115 4423 9094 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

$$

Naylor