Waukesha, WI Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow is possible Saturday night and
Sunday, especially toward central WI. A wintry mix will be
possible for a time Saturday night and Sunday, including a chance
for sleet and freezing rain with some accumulating ice looking
increasingly likely. Ice accumulation is most likely along and
north of I-94. Rain may also mix in for a time mainly south of
I-94. The wintry mix is expected transition to moderate to heavy
snow across southern Wisconsin Sunday evening, persisting into
Monday. Strong winds and blowing snow will likely continue into
Monday as well.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs
may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast
Wisconsin.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

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