“Midwest Cyclone” currently effecting all of Wisconsin

Severe weather in the form of high winds are currently causing concerns in all of Wisconsin, as well as Green Bay and Brown County.  Being referred to as the  “Midwest Cyclone” by the national media, it is a weather event of significance. 

This Advisory Message has been issued by the Brown County Emergency Management.

“Tuesday October 26, 2010 10:17 AM CDT, High winds over 50mph are expected today and tomorrow. Secure lawn items, patio furniture, etc. Drive with caution.  High Winds to Strike Brown County Today and Tomorrow Brown County, WI- Severe winds in excess of 50mph are expected to hit the Green Bay area today and tomorrow.Emergency responders are preparing for potential damage that this wind may cause. Brown County Emergency Management and the City of Green Bay Emergency Management are guiding activities from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which is now open and at a level IV activation. Mayor Jim Schmitt and Brown County Executive Tom Hinz have been notified of the activation and will be monitoring the situation.

We are asking that residents secure any items that may be blown away by the high winds such as lawn  ornaments, decorations, and patio furniture. It is possible that the winds will also do damage to power lines and trees. Stay clear of all downed lines and fallen trees. Take in garbage cans as soon as pickup occurs. Make sure to hang onto car doors when entering and exiting your vehicle and use caution when driving as visibility will be poor with the rain that is expected to accompany the winds.

Additional information will be released to this media station as soon as it is available. Please do not come to the disaster site and do refrain from calling the 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center unless it is a true emergency”