La Crosse residents should brace for unsettled weather Monday as thunderstorms threaten to roll across western Wisconsin during the evening commute. Drivers along Interstate 90 may face sudden downpours, low visibility, and slick conditions late Monday into Tuesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in La Crosse, storm chances increase Monday afternoon and evening, with a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms carrying into the overnight hours. While widespread severe weather is not expected, localized heavy rain could cause ponding on roadways and slower travel. Winds remain calm, but shifting southerly breezes may intensify storms through Tuesday.
Temperatures will stay warm for mid-September, with highs near 85 Monday before clouds move in overnight. Tuesday looks mostly sunny and slightly cooler, but storm chances return Tuesday night through Wednesday, keeping conditions unsettled for several days.
Residents are encouraged to keep phones charged, monitor local alerts, and avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm times. Those commuting on I-90 or regional highways should allow extra travel time Monday night and remain alert for sudden weather changes.
The week transitions toward a more typical fall pattern by Thursday, with temperatures easing back into the 70s and drier conditions developing. Showers linger into Friday before skies clear for a cooler, pleasant start to next weekend.
Five Day Forecast for La Crosse, Wisconsin:
- Monday: High 85, slight chance of afternoon storms, evening thunder possible.
- Tuesday: High 86, mostly sunny, storm chances return late.
- Wednesday: High 83, scattered showers and thunderstorms likely.
- Thursday: High 77, partly cloudy with lingering showers.
- Friday: High 74, early storms then partly sunny, cooler air arrives.
