Weather Ready Resources

Extreme weather events are some of the top hazardous risks that La Crosse County faces, our Sheriff Office's Emergency Management Division highly recommends taking preparatory steps at the individual and household level to improve you and your family's resilience to such events. Below are links to kits, tips, and more information that will help not only you but the entire community's ability to withstand extreme weather, along with trusted sources for up-to-date weather information.

Heat/Cold Preparation

• Get Winter Ready / Ready.gov
• Get Summer Ready / Ready.gov
• Prepare for Extreme Heat / Ready.gov

Warning Systems

La Crosse County Outdoor Warning Siren FAQ

Fire Weather Monitoring

• NWS Fire Weather Dashboard (select your location)
• NWS La Crosse Fire Weather Planning Forecast
• NWS La Crosse Fire Weather Monitor
• Fire Weather Risk Outlook Maps (grassland fire index only applicable to Iowa)
• Great Lakes Fire & Fuels (fuel condition monitoring)

Lightning Safety

• Lightning Safety Posters for Businesses
• NWS Lightning Brochure

Local News / Weather

• Weather / news8000.com
• Weather / wxow.com
• National Weather Service
• Current Map / U.S Drought Monitor