Wisconsin
Southern, western Wisconsin under enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms Thursday evening
A line of extreme thunderstorms might convey damaging winds and enormous hail to elements of southern and western Wisconsin on Thursday afternoon. The Nationwide Climate Service states hail may very well be as giant as limes.
A low strain system born within the central Plains and transferring east by way of Minnesota and into Wisconsin Thursday afternoon is predicted to spark a line of supercell thunderstorms between 5 p.m. and seven p.m.
The extreme climate risk for this afternoon and tonight continues. Giant hail, damaging winds, and some tornadoes are the first threats. Regionally heavy rain may also be attainable. Keep climate conscious and have a number of methods to obtain warnings. pic.twitter.com/oiby9swnLO
— NWS La Crosse (@NWSLaCrosse) May 19, 2022
The Nationwide Climate Service workplace in La Crosse tweeted that areas between Prairie du Chien, Tomah, Whitehall and Eau Claire are beneath an enhanced threat for extreme climate that would produce winds in extra of 60 mph, damaging hail and potential tornadoes.
Nationwide Climate Service-La Crosse Meteorologist Jeff Boyne stated the low-pressure system is predicted to trigger instability within the environment and circumstances are favorable for storms to change into extra organized and extreme.
“There may very well be some spots that positively might see some giant hail,” Boyne stated. “And there’s a chance that a few of the hailstones may very well be higher than 2 inches in diameter.”
As a matter of scale, Boyne stated hail may very well be roughly the dimensions of a lime.
“That kind of hail could cause injury to roofs and autos,” Boyne stated. “Not too wholesome on the physique both.”
Initially, the Climate Service warned of an enhanced risk of EF2 tornadoes or stronger. Boyne stated that risk has decreased, although there’s nonetheless a slight probability of tornadoes within the southern half of Wisconsin.
The Climate Service urges residents experiencing extreme climate Thursday to hunt shelter and keep indoors whereas having a number of methods to obtain climate alerts.
Wisconsin
WI State Fair hiring event June 1st, variety of jobs available
WEST ALLIS, Wis. – The Wisconsin State Fair is fast-approaching, and it’s looking to hire the team for the 11-day event.
Those interested can attend a job fair on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the State Fair Expo Center in West Allis.
If hired, employees are required to be available to work all 11 days (Aug. 1 – Aug. 11, 2024) of the state fair and must be at least 16 years old.
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Jobs available:
- Admissions: Concert Ushers, Ticket Sellers, and Ticket Takers
- Facility Services: Equipment Operators and Custodians
- Guest Services: Information Center Team Members
- Public Safety: Public Safety Officers (18+) and Special Response Team (18+)
There will be on-site interviews where applicants will complete employment documents upon a successful interview. All applicants 18 and older will need to pass a criminal background check.
What to bring:
- Resume, and employment applications will be available for those who do not bring a resume.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. (Documents for I-9 verification).
- Driver’s License/ID Card, Birth Certificate, School ID, etc.
- Social Security Card (for payroll purposes).
- A winning attitude and a smile!
If you are interested in attending, you should enter the Wisconsin State Fair Park at Gate 4, Gate 5, or use the walk-in entrance at the corner of 84th and Greenfield.
To learn more about 2024 Wisconsin State Fair, click here.
Wisconsin
Northeast Wisconsin native VanDehy wins at final Cellcom Green Bay Marathon
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The 25th Cellcom Green Bay Marathon was the last, but went out with a Northeast Wisconsin native claiming victory in the final women’s race.
Kathy VanDehy of Menasha originally planned to run the full marathon in 2019 before it was cancelled due to weather. Five years later she ran the full 26.2 mile race for the first time on Sunday.
“Really cool, really cool. I came into the race just trying to have fun and enjoy the distance and being here on the last one and just being able to do what I love. Being out there with the community support and just hearing all along the course like I don’t even know you and you’re cheering for me, that’s really fricken cool,” said VanDehy.
NIicholas Chelimo of Grand Prairie, Texas won the men’s race with a time of 2:24.32.
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DNR: Plan ahead as camping demand in Wisconsin continues to rise
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – An increasing number of people are taking to Wisconsin state parks during the summer for an outdoor favorite, camping.
Suzanna Topel has camped at Devil’s Lake State Park for over 50 years.
“Well, we love state parks,” she said. “We’ve been coming here since I was little… probably… I remember age two, three with my folks and then we took over, we began family camping with my children.”
Her family books their campsite 11 months to the day, the earliest you can secure a spot at a Wisconsin state park.
“Well, they’re kind of tricky. I have to say,” she said about the reservations. “You have to look far ahead, you can’t wait. You immediately either call the 800 number, because I’m old-schooled, that’s what I do. Or you book online if you’re computer savvy.”
Business operations sections chief for the Wisconsin DNR Chris Pedretti says while campers can book 11 months in advance, not many do.
“There is a perception out there that you have to do everything 11 months in advance because demand is so high. That’s not really the case,” he said. “In actuality, about 10% of our reservations are done at the 11-month window. So, there’s a big percentage of reservations that are done in between then.”
Pedretti adds that certain campsites book up faster than others.
“If you want to go to on Memorial Day weekend to Door County, there’s going to be a lot of competition for those sites.” But there’s a lot of other state parks and forests around the state that have sites available as well and they all offer great things to get out and enjoy the outdoors.”
With over 6,000 sites spread out across the state, there are plenty of options this summer. Even if you have your site set on one spot in particular.
“Sometimes you’re lucky, people will get cancel and you can get it. But if you want electricity, you’ve gotta grab ‘em while they’re hot,” Topel said.
Pedretti says people looking to book a particular campsite should keep checking their website as cancelations are made on a regular basis. He adds there is a notification feature that can alert your phone if a property becomes available.
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