Freedom, WI Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Freedom.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

High Wind Warning issued May 20 at 9:59AM CDT until May 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Douglas County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected near Lake Superior.

Wind Advisory issued May 20 at 9:59AM CDT until May 21 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Bayfield County. This includes the Tribal Lands of the Red Cliff Band. Other locations including the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. * WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected near Lake Superior.

Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 5:11AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Dry conditions and gusty winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. Easterly winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts from 25 to 35 mph are forecast. Minimum relative humidity values of 20 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.

Special Weather Statement issued May 20 at 3:18AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Dry conditions and breezy winds will lead to near critical fire weather conditions today. East winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph are forecast for this afternoon and early evening. Minimum relative humidity values of 22 to 30 percent are also expected. Together, these conditions could lead to the rapid spread of fires. Check burning restrictions and fire danger before burning. For more information on burning restrictions for Wisconsin, see apps.dnr.wi.gov/wisburn.