Strong gradient winds of 20 to 30 mph (17 to 26 knots) with gusts to 40 to 55 mph (35 to 48 knots) lasted for several hours across all of south-central and southeast Wisconsin.  There were many reports of broken tree limbs (2 to 4 inches in diameter), especially in Jefferson, Waukesha, and Milwaukee Counties.  Some vehicles in Milwaukee were scratched or dented by the branches.  A peak wind gust of 55 mph was recorded at the Milwaukee/Sullivan WFO in east-central Jefferson County.  Gusts of 50 to 55 mph were noted in the counties of Washington, Iowa, Dodge, Milwaukee, Marquette, and Walworth. Synoptically, deep low pressure over Ontario, Canada and high pressure over Montana set up a tight surface pressure gradient across Wisconsin. Daytime heating allowed west winds to mix to about 9000 feet AGL.  Aloft, jet stream winds of 100 to 120 knots were noted.

Strong Wind in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Strong Wind in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-00 14:00:00 to 24-MAY-00 18:00:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC