Strong low pressure tracked from Central WI to the eastern portion of Upper MI. Strong westerly wind gusts occurred as the low moved to the northeast. Many tree limbs or whole trees were brought down with some snapped or uprooted. Some fell on electrical wires resulting in power outages. We Energies reported 21,000 customers without power at one point, while Madison Gas and Electric reported 2,200 customers without power in the Madison area around 4 pm CDT. A few utility poles were snapped across Southern WI, while one semi-truck was overturned in Iowa Co. A large road sign was blown down on I-94 at US highway 45. Multiple lanes of I-94 were closed to remove the sign. Some shingle damage and roof damage occurred due to the high winds or trees falling on the roofs.

Strong Wind in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered tree limbs down.

Strong Wind in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 44.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered tree limbs down.

Strong Wind in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered tree limbs down.

High Wind in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling on power lines.

Strong Wind in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered tree limbs down.

High Wind in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling on power lines. Around 2,200 customers were without power in Madison around 4 pm CDT according to Madison Gas and Electric.

High Wind in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling on power lines.

High Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 37.00 MS
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A semi-truck was overturned by the strong westerly winds on highway 151 near Dodgeville. Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling on power lines.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling on power lines.

High Wind in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines.

High Wind in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines. A power pole snapped on highway 78 near Blanchardville.

High Wind in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines. A tree fell onto a school bus but with no injuries reported. A large road sign was blown down on I-94 at US highway 45. Multiple lanes were closed to remove the sign.

High Wind in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines.

High Wind in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines.
WE Energies reported 2,500 customers without power.

High Wind in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines.
WE Energies reported 2,500 customers without power.

High Wind in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines.

Strong Wind in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 41.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered tree limbs down.

Strong Wind in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 46.00 MG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered tree limbs down.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 08:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines.

High Wind in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 16-MAR-16 06:00:00 to 16-MAR-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered downed trees and limbs across the county with some falling onto power lines. Two power poles were snapped in the Town of Brookfield.