La Crosse, Wis. – Thunderstorms threaten Tuesday morning and afternoon across western Wisconsin, with hail and dangerous travel possible during peak commute hours. Drivers along Interstate 90 through La Crosse County should prepare for reduced visibility, slick pavement, and sudden downpours.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, storms will begin building by late morning Tuesday and continue through the evening. Some cells may produce hail, raising risks for vehicles, crops, and outdoor events. Rainfall totals are expected to be light overall, but heavy bursts could briefly flood low-lying roads.
Cities including Onalaska, Holmen, and La Crescent will be in the storm path. Emergency managers urge residents to secure outdoor furniture, avoid unnecessary highway travel, and keep phones charged in case of brief power outages. Farmers in surrounding counties should monitor fields for hail damage.
After Tuesday’s storms, skies begin to clear. Patchy fog may linger into early Wednesday, but drier and calmer conditions will return midweek. Fall’s first week brings a string of sunny afternoons, with cooler nights signaling the seasonal shift. Early signs suggest colder weather could settle into Wisconsin by early October.
More updates are expected from the National Weather Service if Tuesday’s storm risk intensifies. Stay weather-aware and plan travel around the strongest storm windows.
Five Day Forecast for La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Tuesday: Showers and storms possible, high near 74°F, patchy fog early.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 72°F, light northeast wind.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F, calm winds.
- Friday: Mostly clear, high near 72°F, cooler overnight low near 54°F.
- Saturday: Sunny and calm, high near 73°F, fall conditions continue.
