A major winter storm will impact our entire state over the next couple of days.
⚠️ Gather supplies & restock your emergency kit in case you need to stay home for several days
⚠️ Stay aware of weather conditions
⚠️ Charge your devices in case you lose power
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ReadyWisconsin would like to extend a huge “thank you” to the first responders, utility crews, plow drivers, and many others who put themselves in harm’s way this week, working outside in dangerous cold temperatures to make sure people remained safe. (Photo credit: Bimbo Gifford)
The next several days will bring dangerously cold temperatures to Wisconsin. If you are spending time outdoors, watch for signs of hypothermia. If you experience symptoms, such as excessive shivering, exhaustion, confusion, and slurred speech, seek medical attention.
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Hot weather can lead to serious heat-related illnesses. Know how to respond to heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
🌡️ Move to a cooler place
💦 Put a cool, wet cloth on your body
🚑Call 911 for emergency medical care
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Prepare for power outages by getting your emergency kit ready
•Charge cell phones before the storm
•Fresh batteries for flashlights
•NOAA Weather Radio with battery backup
•Bottled water
•Non-perishable foods that don’t need to be cooked
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Blizzard warnings are now in Wisconsin and will go into effect later today. Travel is not advised.
On top of the blowing snow, there will be dangerously cold wind chills that could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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⚠️Slippery roads are expected with this latest storm. Make sure you have the following in your car emergency kit:
✔️ Flashlight and extra batteries.
✔️ Jumper cables.
✔️ Warm clothes and blankets.
Learn more here:
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Wisconsin Emergency Management, WI National Guard, Dept. of Health & Dept. of Natural Resources are working as one team to get PPE & items from the Strategic National Stockpile out the door as fast as possible.
So, you got your weather radio…now what? Depending on where you live in the state, you’ll want to program it for the nearest tower serving your area. Find a full list of tower locations and frequencies at
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While an initial line of storms is expected in Wisconsin mid-evening, it will be followed by strong winds that last well into Thursday morning. Use caution when traveling – especially if driving a vehicle with a high profile.
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Blowing and drifting snow are creating slippery or snow-covered roads this morning.
If you must travel:
🚗 Use 511 Wisconsin 👉 to check road conditions before driving
🚗 Have an emergency kit in your vehicle
🚗 Be cautious and drive slowly
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With bitter cold temperatures in the forecast, many furnaces will be working overtime to keep homes warm. Be sure to test your carbon monoxide detector and replace the batteries, so your family can be alerted quickly in the event of a leak.
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The severe weather threat for later today has increased, with risks including large hail, tornadoes, and heavy rain.⛈️🌪️
☑️ Have multiple ways to receive alerts
☑️ If there is flash flooding, remember: Turn Around, Don't Drown
☑️ Know where your safe spot is located
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If you must be on the road during a winter storm, adjust your speed for current conditions. Avoid distractions behind the wheel and give plows and other drivers plenty of room.
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If a tornado is in your area:
🌪 Go to the lowest level of your home, in an interior room that is not near windows.
🌪 Being in a vehicle during a
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is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter.
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There could be power outages with this winter storm. Be prepared by:
🔋 Charging your electronic devices
🔦 Having flashlights & extra batteries
📻 Using a battery-powered radio to stay informed
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The heavy downpour in Dane County has caused street flooding in the Madison area, with reports of cars getting stuck in the water. Never drive on flooded streets. Turn around, dont drown!
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Time to downgrade!
Most of Wisconsin is now under a winter weather advisory instead of a winter storm warning, according to National Weather Service.
❄️Be cautious if traveling due to blowing and drifting snow
❄️Avoid being outside due to frigid wind chills
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Stay indoors today if you can!
Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite in minutes.
If you must go outside:
🥶Stay covered. Wear mittens or gloves, and wear a hat
🥶Dress in layers
🥶 Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia
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Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday surveyed damage in Chippewa County, where an EF-3 tornado touched down near Elk Mound and the Town of Wheaton. The governor met with residents affected by the storm and those assisting with recovery efforts.
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WISCONSIN TORNADO DRILL POSTPONED
With the potential for severe weather conditions in southern and central Wisconsin on Thursday, Wisconsin’s 2023 statewide tornado drill is being postponed until Friday, April 21.
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More information available at
This next storm will have varying impacts in Wisconsin.🌨️
There's still time to:
✅ Gather items for an emergency supply kit for your home and vehicle
✅ Make a plan for travel impacts and possible power outages
✅ Sign-up for notifications from your community
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Many people killed in lightning strikes were participating in outdoor recreational activities at the time. Seek shelter when you see lightning in the sky. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!
Today is
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Awareness Day in Wisconsin.
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Make sure you have multiple ways to receive weather alerts tonight!
Strong storms will produce damaging winds in during the overnight hours.
✅ Stay away from windows
✅ Secure any loose outdoor objects, such as trash cans, before you go to sleep
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Make sure pets are staying safe from the cold as well. Dogs and cats can get frost-bitten ears, nose and feet if left outside during bitter cold weather. Keep them safe by limiting their time outdoors.
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Blizzard Warnings have been issued for Door, Outagamie, Brown, Kewaunee, Marinette, Oconto, Bayfield, Ashland, St. Croix and Pierce Counties. Travel is treacherous and unadvised. Be Safe!
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Don't underestimate the power of water! It only takes six inches of swift moving water to knock over a person and just a foot of water can sweep a car away. If you encounter a flooded road, find a different route. Turn around, don't drown.
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Dogs and cats can get frost-bite on their ears, nose and feet if left outside during bitter cold weather. If you have pets, limit their time outdoors.
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Governor Scott Walker has declared a State of Emergency for Fond du Lac, Juneau, La Crosse, Monroe, Vernon, and Washington counties, following severe storms and flooding
As state and local officials work to assess the damage done by recent flooding in northwestern Wisconsin, several images of the region have been collected. You can view many of those photos on this story map produced by Wisconsin Emergency Management.
Roads across the state are covered with snow/ice causing hazardous travel. If you have to travel - make sure you are prepared and have an emergency kit in your vehicle. Check for the updated road conditions. Be Safe
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UNPRECEDENTED EVENT: Wind gusts could exceed 60 mph in portions of Wisconsin. Take precautions now to protect yourself and your property.
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Our sympathies and prayers to the family and friends of Lake Mills Fire Captain Chris Truman. He was killed last night when he pulled over on the Beltline in the Monona area to help at a crash scene and was struck by another driver.
40 years.
On this day in 1984, tragedy struck Iowa County.
9 lives were lost after a F5 tornado went through Barneveld shortly before 1 a.m.
Our partners at
@NWSMilwaukee
produced this historical overview of the event:
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Statewide Tornado Drill at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. today! 🌪️
Please practice your tornado and severe weather safety plans during these times.
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When storms or tornadoes are near, a weather radio is a critical tool for receiving alerts. Today is NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards Day in Wisconsin. Find out more about these life-saving devices at
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Nearly 150 students at Hortonville Middle School are learning how to be prepared to respond in the event of a disaster or emergency, thanks to the STEP program – which stands for Student Tools for Emergency Planning.
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Here’s an example from the Chilton area of how severe winds have impacted our distribution system. Our crews continue to make progress despite challenging conditions, and have restored power to more than 18,000 customers since late Friday.
There's a red flag warning for a huge portion of the state today.
🔥 Avoid burning today. Fires can spark and spread quickly under these conditions.
🔥 Stay up-to-date on fire conditions here:
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The second statewide tornado drill is happening now!
Know where your tornado safe spot is located and how long it takes to get there if it is not inside your home.
Learn more about tornado safety:
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Today marks the 150th anniversary of the Peshtigo fire, the deadliest fire in U.S. history. The fire on October 8, 1871 is believed to have killed over 2,000 people. The effects were felt in communities across northeastern Wisconsin, as it burned over 1.2 million acres of land.
Be careful on the roads this morning if you must drive.
There are snow-covered or ice-covered roads in many parts of the state.
🚗 Clear your vehicle of ice and snow before driving
🚗 Take it slow
🚗 Be cautious and give plow drivers space
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With rain in the forecast, make sure storm drains are cleared of snow and ice. This will help water get to the storm sewer and out of the streets.
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It's Lightning Safety Awareness Day in Wisconsin!
If you are caught outside with no safe shelter nearby:
⚡Never shelter under an isolated tree
⚡Immediately get off elevated areas
⚡Immediately get out of and away from any body of water
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Keep an eye on the skies Friday.⛈️
A few strong or severe thunderstorms are possible Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
📱 Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts to stay weather aware
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In all situations, rumors can be dangerous. They can direct people to the wrong resources or cause an unnecessary panic. If you're getting information through a shared message, always verify it with the original source it claims to represent.
Rumors circulating on social media and the internet about martial law are FALSE.
Help stop the proliferation of rumors by not sharing them. Seek out trusted sources.
Visit or follow The National Guard on Facebook.
Thank you for your continued support!
If it's too cold for you, it's too cold for your pets!🐶🐾
🐾 Keep them inside as much as possible as temperatures go down.
🐾 Bundle them up when you take them outside
🐾 Wipe their paws after walks
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Be careful if you are driving this morning.
Even trucks and SUVs with four-wheel drive can still lose traction in the snow.
👍 Clean off your vehicle before driving
👍 Keep it slow, and don’t use cruise control
👍 Leave extra distance between vehicles
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Severe thunderstorms over the weekend are a good reminder that dangerous weather can pop up quickly. A good way to know it’s coming is to have a NOAA Weather Radio. This coming Wednesday is NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards day in Wisconsin.
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On a 90 degree day, it only takes 10 minutes for the air temperature inside a closed car to climb to 109 degrees. Never leave children or pets inside a parked car – even for just a few minutes!
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Some counties in Wisconsin are under a tornado watch.
✅ Know your safe place, such as a storm shelter, basement, or interior hall away from windows, and be prepared to act if a warning is issued.
✅ When a warning is issued, immediately seek shelter!
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Shower and storm chances arrive Saturday. ⛈️
Stay up-to-date on the forecast to stay weather aware if you are outdoors.
⚡ If there is thunder or lightning, find shelter immediately
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Plenty of slippery roads across the state as snow continues to fall this evening.🌨️
Remember to:
🚗 Be cautious
🚗 Leave extra space between vehicles
🚗 Give plows space
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Road conditions across much of the state are hazardous at this time, with travel not advised on several major routes. Stay off the roads if at all possible. If you must go out, pack an emergency kit in your vehicle!
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Snow, freezing rain, and rain are in the forecast, depending on where you live in the state.
✅ Avoid flooding by clearing gutters, downspouts, and storm drains
✅ Be cautious if driving
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Governor Walker has ordered flags at half-staff for
Officer Michael Michalski of the Milwaukee Police
Department. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues.
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- Kris Kringle has been spotted over Lake Michigan and headed for WI. The 128th Air Refueling Wing has an emergency mission to keep him fueled and safe as he delivers presents across the state. Follow
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here
Special thanks this Labor Day to all those who have been responding to the flooding and severe storms to help keep our citizen safe and to assist flood victims with cleanup.
⚠️ALERT TEST REMINDER:⚠️
At 1:20 p.m., there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, radios, and TVs.📱📻📺
This is a standard test, and no action is needed.
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You've been hearing a lot of "Don'ts" lately. To limit contact with others, DO go to the grocery store once a week. DO go to the gas station once a week. And absolutely, DO enjoy the peaceful moments like a sunset.
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Southern WI could see 1-3" of snow tomorrow night. While northern WI has had snow...this is the first accumulating snow of the season for southern WI...which could mean slippery roads and traffic accidents. Be Ready!
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Bring your furry friends inside & protect them during cold weather:🐶😺
🐾 Clean your pet’s paws; ice-melting chemicals can make them sick
🥫 Make sure you have plenty of food & water for your pet
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Make an emergency plan for your pets & keep them safe.
🧰 Have a first aid kit for your pets
🐶 Microchip your pets
🥫 Gather food, water & toys for your pets
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Plan and prepare NOW for the incoming winter storm.🌨️
📱 Stay informed about weather conditions
🚗 Check road conditions with
🧰 Have fully stocked emergency kits in your home & your vehicle
Get more info on how to prepare:
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Be ready for this incoming winter storm by preparing kits for your home and vehicle:
🚗 Keep a supply kit in your car: jumper cables, warm clothes, blankets & phone charger
🏠 Gather supplies at home: food & water for several days, flashlights & batteries
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🌩️Thunderstorms produce deadly lightning capable of striking up to 10 miles away from the storm — so, even if you don't see rain you could be in harm’s way.
Your safest place to be is indoors or inside a hard-topped enclosed vehicle.
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A NOAA WEATHER RADIO IS THERE FOR YOU!
📻 Weather information 365/24/7
📻 Alerts for all hazards including severe weather and public safety information
📻 Can be battery-operated to work during a power outage
Learn more:
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Numerous road closures remain in effect due to the flooding throughout Wisconsin. Make sure you check for current road conditions and detours. If you encounter a flooded road, do not attempt to drive through the area. Turn around, don't drown!
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Is your vehicle winter ready?
Keep an emergency supply kit in your car with these extras:
🚙 Jumper cables
🧊 Ice scraper
🧣 Warm clothing, hats, gloves and blankets
🚗 Cat litter or sand (for better tire traction)
For a full list:
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STOP! Before throwing away building materials and personal items damaged by flooding, be sure to take pictures and contact your insurance agent or company. Report your losses by calling 2-1-1
@wisconsinoci
has more tips here
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Heading out to a state park this weekend? If it's in an area that has seen flooding, make sure it's still open. You can find information about current park and trail closures at
Do you know where to go during a tornado?
Be ready by knowing your ‘safe place’ and practice getting there well before severe weather arrives.
Learn more:
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