Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 22:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 12:49AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 17, 2026 - 10:49pm
Expires: 
May 18, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible over the next few hours across portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around around by the wind and minor damage to objects such as trees and powerlines is possible.
Area Description: 
Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Fillmore; Houston; Vernon; Crawford; Richland; Grant
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov