Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:13PM CDT until April 17 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:13pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 213 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Elgin, or 7
miles northeast of Rochester, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage
to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Olmsted County, including the following locations... Ringe,
Predmore, Potsdam, County Roads 3 And 108, Salem Corners, Century
High School, and Highway 52 And County 14.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 207 and
224.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern
Minnesota.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Olmsted, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov