Wisconsin just had a wild weather day.  Friday, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities and La Crosse confirmed a total of 4 tornadoes.  This brings the total number of tornadoes in Wisconsin to 9.  The tornadoes were in various counties.  The counties affected were Marathon, Dodge, Rusk, Dunn, and Barron.  The weather service is still gathering information.  They are still investigating the damage in some areas.  They are trying to figure out if the damage was from tornadoes or straight-line winds.

The weather is expected to calm down over the weekend.  A cold front moved through on Friday.  This brought cooler air to the area.  The wind will still be strong.  This is because of a tight pressure gradient.  This means there is a big change in pressure over a small area.  The low pressure system is moving northeast.  This will leave clouds hanging around for most of the weekend.  Sunday will be a bit warmer.  But not by much.  There might be some sunshine in the late afternoon and evening.

The weather can be unpredictable.  It is important to stay informed.  Check the weather page on your favorite website.  Download a weather app on your device.  Or tune into the latest weather news.  This will help you stay safe and prepared.

It is important to understand the difference between tornadoes and straight-line winds.  Tornadoes are rotating columns of air.  They can cause a lot of damage.  Straight-line winds are strong winds that move in a straight line.  They can also cause damage.  But they are not as powerful as tornadoes.  The weather service is still investigating the damage.  They are trying to figure out if it was caused by tornadoes or straight-line winds.

The weather can change quickly.  It is important to be prepared.  Have an emergency kit ready.  Know where to go if a tornado warning is issued.  Stay informed about the weather.  This will help you stay safe.

Wisconsin's Wild Weather Weekend

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