Special Weather Statement

WIZ016-027-290445-
Chippewa-Rusk-
1059 PM CDT MON MAY 28 2018

…A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT EASTERN RUSK AND NORTHEASTERN
CHIPPEWA COUNTIES…

At 1059 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Holcombe, or
15 miles south of Ladysmith, moving northeast at 35 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with this
storm.

Locations impacted include…
Ladysmith, Stanley, Cornell, Hawkins, Sheldon, Tony, Conrath, Glen
Flora, Ingram, Holcombe, Otter Lake and Rusk County Airport.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

LAT…LON 4537 9092 4493 9093 4515 9122 4552 9121
4564 9072 4564 9068 4538 9068
TIME…MOT…LOC 0359Z 247DEG 29KT 4525 9104

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