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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...Elevated fire weather conditions this afternoon over central
and southwestern Wisconsin...

The combination of drying fuels and low humidity values will
cause any fires to become difficult to control this afternoon.

Relative humidity values should fall into the upper teens to low
20 percent range with northeast winds around 10 mph, gusting to 15
mph. Many areas have struggled to see appreciable rainfall over
the last few weeks and a widespread 2 to 3 inch rainfall deficit
has developed over the last month. Fuels are drying out quickly
and will be easy to ignite and sustain fire growth. Similar
conditions are possible on Thursday, though winds look to be
lighter.

Those with outdoor plans should exercise caution if working with
fires and heed any local burn bans.

New COVID-19 testing site open in Sparta

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COVID TEST SPARTA
By Declan Levy

SPARTA, WIS. (WXOW) - As the Governor urges for more testing, Mayo Clinic Health System is helping to narrow the gap on testing in rural areas.

Open Monday through Friday from noon to 4 pm, people are able to be tested from their cars.

If you're feeling symptoms, contact your provider or the Mayo Clinic nurse triage for appropriate screening.

"It's critically important that as we think about COVID and starting to open things again, that we are able to test everybody, both in cities and in rural areas to properly identify cases," said MD MPH, Jessica Sosso of Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta.

To start your screening process, you need to call first. The Sparta Mayo Clinic Health System at 608-269-1770.