Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:04PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 303 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jerico, or 7 miles north of New Hampton, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Jerico around 310 PM CDT.
Protivin around 320 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County
Roads V 56 And B 33, Alta Vista, Saude, County Roads V 58 And A 46,
Devon, Highway 63 And County B 33, and New Hampton Airport.
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:
Chickasaw, IA; Howard, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov