High Wind Warning Issued for South Central and Southeast Wisconsin Through Friday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. The alert was issued on March 12 and is classified under the NWS alert type code HWW.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic area including the following Wisconsin counties: Marquette, Green Lake, Fond Du Lac, Sheboygan, Sauk, Columbia, Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Lafayette, Green, Rock, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:

• Avoid windows during the duration of the windstorm to prevent injury from breaking glass.
• Watch for falling debris and tree limbs while outdoors.
• Use extreme caution if you must drive, as travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles.
• Prepare for the possibility of power outages due to downed lines.

Expected Conditions

West to northwest winds are expected to range between 25 and 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are forecast to reach up to 60 mph. These damaging winds are capable of blowing down trees and power lines.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is scheduled to go into effect at 4:00 AM CDT on Friday, March 13, 2026. The hazardous conditions and the warning are expected to last until 4:00 PM CDT on Friday afternoon.