Tuesday’s winds were a reminder of safety efforts that need to be taken when the forecast calls for large gusts.
Mark Kantola of the Wisconsin DOT said on windy days, they are especially concerned about high profile vehicles.
“They are always a concern because that high up, the wind speed are more than a lower altitude.”
Past years have caused issues for semi-trucks and Kantola recalls one day in particular.
“Fourteen semis tipped over last year during a wind storm, and I remember many were on our highways. Fourteen in one storm, you have to listen to the warnings I guess.”
Kantola says all driving is difficult during winds, but it is important to give high profile vehicles some room.
“You may not want to be next to a semi-truck on a windy day, but instead if you are passing one, try to get passed it right away.”
Many power outages and reports of debris were also dealt with in the aftermath of the winds.
The DOT also will turn on their message boards when a gust north of 45 miles an hour is reported.
