La Crosse, Wisconsin – Wisconsin-Minnesota travelers face wet pavement around La Crosse today as rain and thunder sweep through before a sharp warmup. Temperatures then climb 11 degrees, reaching 89 by Monday as additional storm chances repeatedly return.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are likely around La Crosse, mainly before 2 p.m. The precipitation chance reaches 80%, with a high near 78 degrees.
South winds run 6 to 10 mph and could gust to 25 mph. New rainfall generally ranges from one-quarter to one-half inch, with locally higher amounts possible.
Light rain was already falling at La Crosse Regional Airport around 8:53 a.m. The temperature stood at 67 degrees.
Drivers on I-90, US-53 and nearby Mississippi River routes should expect wet pavement. Allow extra stopping distance where heavier showers reduce visibility.
Sunday offers a warmer break. Partly sunny skies send temperatures to 86 degrees before thunderstorms become possible again after 1 a.m. Monday. That storm chance reaches 50%.
Monday climbs to 89 degrees. A 20% chance of showers or thunderstorms continues during the morning before another 30% thunder chance develops after 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Tuesday reaches 88 with a 30% thunderstorm chance before 1 p.m. The rain probability rises to 50% Tuesday night.
Wednesday remains warm near 87. Showers carry a 30% chance, while thunderstorms become possible after 1 p.m.
No specific tornado or hail threat is identified for La Crosse in the supplied local data. Still, repeated thunder chances make lightning awareness important for outdoor activities.
There is no snow, ice or near-freezing signal. Temperatures remain far above levels needed for flash freezing.
Keep rain gear accessible and monitor weather alerts before driving or boating. Storm timing will matter throughout the next several days.
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Five-Day Weather Outlook for La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Today: Showers and thunderstorms mainly before 2 p.m. 80% chance. High near 78°F. Gusts to 25 mph.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and warmer. High near 86°F. Storm chance develops after 1 a.m. Monday.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 89°F. 20% morning shower or thunder chance.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 88°F. 30% thunder chance before 1 p.m.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 87°F. 30% shower chance with thunderstorms possible after 1 p.m.
