Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:44PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:44pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
TORARX
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
South central Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 243 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Riceville, or 17 miles west of Cresco, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Lime Springs around 255 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lylahs
Marsh County Park, Vernon Springs County Park, Saratoga, Maple Leaf,
Vernon Springs, York, and Bonair.
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:
Howard, IA; Fillmore, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov