Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:05PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 5:05pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 705 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Claremont to near Blooming
Prairie to near Austin. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Claremont around 710 PM CDT.
Dodge Center and Hayfield around 715 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include County Roads 20 And
5, Oslo, Concord, Eden, Highway 57 And 570th Street, Lansing,
Brookside Campground, County Roads 5 And 6, Mayville, and Wasioja.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Minnesota.
Area Description:
Dodge; Mower
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov