WHWe are tracking: UPDATE: Currently, the storm to the north near Ladysmith and Eau Claire (which may reach central Wisconsin later today) has produced up to 0.75″ – 1.50″ of rainfall so far. A possible 1.00″ – 2.00″ of rain is expected this afternoon. In La Crosse, we have a 30% chance of isolated thunderstorms during the 4 to 6 PM and early evening hours.
Next 24 hours: We face a marginal risk of damaging winds today, with the only threat to our area currently being storms in parts of Ladysmith and Eau Claire. There is a slight risk of severe weather for central Wisconsin on Tuesday. Right now, just a marginal risk (low risk) as a slight risk tomorrow will barely cover southwestern Wisconsin. As of now, there is a 2% chance of a few tornadoes in a small area of southwestern Wisconsin (outside of this area), and the chance of damaging winds and large hail remains at 5%. The reason is that the building's high pressure and lifting pressure drop with height. Think of the rising and sinking of air, creating storms due to the lift and compression of the atmosphere. There remains a 5% chance of damaging winds on Wednesday.
Looking to the future: Wednesday, looks to be the wettest and warmest day of the week. Wednesday's high will be 87-92°, with a heat index (feeling temperature) of 86-100°, which is how it feels on your skin. High-pressure, sinking air builds up again – warming the air below and adding humidity from the Gulf of Mexico. Basic summer weather patterns in the Midwest also produce storm activity. Moisture will persist through the remainder of the work week and weekend. Thursday’s high is 83-88°, Friday’s high is 85-89°, Saturday’s high is 85-90°, and Sunday’s high is 82-88°. Humidity drops back on Monday.
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