Minnesota, Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:19

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:19PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 319 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes were located along a line extending from near Wabasha to Buffalo City to Lewiston, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. These storms have a history of producing tornadoes and the storms appear to be strengthening! 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 dangerous storms will be near... Winona, Alma, Goodview, Fountain City, and Stockton around 325 PM CDT. Arcadia around 340 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Pioneer Campground, Merrick State Park, Czechville, Lock And Dam 5 A, Dodge, Perrot State Park, and Cream.
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Wabasha, MN; Winona, MN; Buffalo, WI; Trempealeau, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov