High Wind Warning Issued for South Central and Southeast Wisconsin Through Friday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A High Wind Warning is in effect for several Wisconsin counties starting early Friday morning, with wind gusts up to 60 mph expected to impact the region.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- South Central and Southeast Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee Sullivan
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in South Central and Southeast Wisconsin.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. The alert was issued on March 12 and is classified under the NWS alert type code HWW.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including the following Wisconsin counties: Marquette, Green Lake, Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Avoid windows during the duration of the windstorm to prevent injury from breaking glass.
- Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
- Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
- Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to downed lines.
Expected Conditions
West to northwest winds are expected to range between 25 and 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 4:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026. The hazardous conditions and the warning are expected to last until 4:00 PM CDT on Friday afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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