March 6-7 Straight Line Winds

Areas of Excessive Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms, and Extreme Heat

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected through tonight across portions of the central Plains. Areas of intense rainfall amounts could support increasing flooding concerns. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central/southern Plains today and tonight, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Areas of extreme heat will impact parts of the West this week. Read More >

Summary of Strong Winds Associated with Passing Line of Thunderstorms - March 6-7, 2017

A passing cold front caused a line of strong thunderstorms to move across southern Wisconsin during the late evening on Monday, March 6th into the overnight hours on Tuesday, March 7th. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph were associated with this line of storms. A few trees were blown down and several small structures sustained damage.

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Photographs of Damage

Peak Wind Graphic

The below graphic estimates the maximum wind gusts that occurred across south central and southeast Wisconsinâ€‹ from the peak wind reports submitted to the National Weather Service.

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National Weather Service - Milwaukee/Sullivan

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