BE AWARE: Severe Storms Again This Afternoon

Severe weather returns to the region this afternoon over northeast Iowa and southern Wisconsin. Large hail (2+"), damaging winds (60-70mph), a few tornadoes (possibly strong), and locally heavy rain are all threats. Read More >

WWG86 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN/ WWG89 RICHLAND CENTER

These stations provide complete and up-to-the minute weather information for residents in southwest Wisconsin. The WWG-86 Prairie du Chien broadcast extends into extreme northeast Iowa. Both transmitters will contain the same broadcast information. The following is the broadcast schedule:

A regional forecast is broadcast 24 hours a day and provides a summary of anticipated weather for Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and northern Illinois. It is updated at 430 am, 1030 am, 330 pm, and 830 pm.
A seven day forecast for the area is broadcast 24 hours a day and updated at 430 am and 430 pm, or whenever needed.
Current weather conditions for selected locations across the upper Midwest are broadcast continuously and are updated approximately 5 minutes past each hour. When precipitation is occuring within about 130 miles from Prairie du Chien, a radar summary is provided.
A short term forecast of expected weather conditions in the next 2 to 4 hours is broadcast when precipitation is in the area or weather conditions are changing.
A brief climatological report is broadcast from 8 to 10 am, and 8 to 10 pm. This report will include high and low temperatures, along with precipitation for Boscobel and Prairie du Chien WI.
Other statements are periodically run on a varied schedule. These statements may include informational topics or statements about extreme weather conditions.
A warning alarm test is conducted every Wednesday between 1100 am and 1200 pm. If severe weather is forecast or threatens, the test is postponed until the next "good" weather day.

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