Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:21PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:21pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 321 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Preston, moving northeast at 50 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...
Lanesboro around 325 PM CDT.
Rushford around 340 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hutton, Bratsberg, Rushford Village, Peterson, Whalan, and Highland.
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:
Fillmore, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov