Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 13 at 9:18PM CDT until April 13 at 9:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 7:18pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 918 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Stewartville, or 11 miles south of Rochester, moving east at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Mower County, including the following locations...
Interstate 90 And County 1, Racine, and Hamilton.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 198 and
204.
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.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
Area Description:
Mower, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov