Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:48PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 248 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Elgin to near Eyota to near Chatfield, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
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.
These tornadic storms will be near...
Dover around 255 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include County
Roads 9 And 10, Carley State Park, County Roads 137 And 136, Highway
30 And County 74, Little Valley, Viola, and Cummingsville.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 221 and
232.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Olmsted, MN; Wabasha, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov