Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:13PM CDT until April 17 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 213 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Stacyville, or 12 miles north of Osage, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Mitchell and southeastern Mower Counties, including the
following locations... McIntire, Meyer, Bailey, and Taopi.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Mitchell, IA; Mower, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov