La Crosse, WI – Spring storms are expected to sweep across western Wisconsin beginning Thursday night, bringing rain, thunder, and gusty winds to the La Crosse area. With a 90% chance of precipitation Thursday night and another 50% chance on Friday, residents are urged to prepare for potentially slick roads and limited visibility, especially along the I-90 corridor.
According to the National Weather Service, the storm system will begin impacting the region after 4 p.m. Thursday, with breezy south winds increasing to 29 mph and bringing isolated thunderstorms. Thunder and heavy rainfall are most likely between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Friday. Friday remains unsettled with lingering showers, cooler temperatures near 60°F, and northwest wind gusts up to 18 mph.
Rain may return by Easter Sunday, with another 40% chance of showers. Skies will be partly cloudy on Saturday with highs near 56°F, offering a brief dry window for outdoor activities.
Safety Tips:
- Secure loose outdoor items ahead of gusty winds Thursday night.
- Use caution on highways Friday morning due to wet roads.
- Monitor local alerts, especially for thunderstorm warnings Thursday night.
Extended 5-Day Forecast (La Crosse, WI):
- Thursday: Breezy with showers likely after 4 p.m. High 65°F.
- Thursday Night: Thunderstorms possible, 90% chance of rain. Gusts up to 29 mph. Low 50°F.
- Friday: Chance of showers (50%). High 60°F. Gusts up to 18 mph.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cool. High 56°F.
- Sunday (Easter): 40% chance of showers. High near 55°F.
