A strong low pressure system moved from Ontario to Hudson Bay as high pressure drifted across the southern Mississippi Valley. The pressure difference created high winds across the western Great Lakes for two days. Winds gusted over 45 mph across much of central and northeast Wisconsin for much of the event and gusts near 60 mph were measured at several locations. In some locations the high winds knocked out power; downed, snapped and uprooted trees; and caused roof damage. A couple of semitrailers on I-39 were toppled by the high winds.

High Wind in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 08:51:00 to 08-MAR-17 08:51:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at Marshfield Municipal Airport.

High Wind in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 16:20:00 to 08-MAR-17 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed, uprooted and snapped pine trees and downed tree limbs in New London. Wind gusts there were estimated to be as high as 66 mph.

High Wind in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 15:23:00 to 08-MAR-17 15:23:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winds gusted to an estimated 65 mph at Hortonville downing tree limbs and ripping shingles from the roof of at least one building.

High Wind in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 07-MAR-17 18:52:00 to 07-MAR-17 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at Wautoma Municipal Airport.

High Wind in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 05:58:00 to 08-MAR-17 05:58:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust to 63 mph was measured at Omro.

Strong Wind in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 14:13:00 to 08-MAR-17 14:13:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Wind gusts measured to 46 mph during the late morning and early afternoon hours of March 8th overturned 2 semitrailers on I-39.

Strong Wind in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 12:30:00 to 08-MAR-17 12:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A wind gust, estimated at 45 mph, caused the door of a semitrailer to violently swing open and throw a man to the ground. He had been holding onto the door as it swung open. Exact location and time of this event are estimated.

High Wind in LANGLADE, WISCONSIN
From 07-MAR-17 23:05:00 to 07-MAR-17 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

A wind gust to 68 mph was measured near Antigo.

High Wind in ONEIDA, WISCONSIN
From 07-MAR-17 16:53:00 to 07-MAR-17 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 61 mph was measured at Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport.

High Wind in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 04:54:00 to 08-MAR-17 04:54:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A wind gust to 59 mph was measured at Wausau Downtown Airport.

High Wind in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 07-MAR-17 16:50:00 to 07-MAR-17 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A wind gust to 61 mph was measured at Central Wisconsin Airport, near Mosinee.

High Wind in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 03:01:00 to 08-MAR-17 03:01:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A wind gust to 60 mph was measured near Plover.