Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:15PM CDT until April 17 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
TORARX
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Central Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
Northeastern Floyd County in north central Iowa...
Northwestern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 215 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Osage, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Riceville around 230 PM CDT.
Lime Springs around 250 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lylahs
Marsh County Park, Saratoga, County B 17 And Bell Avenue, Maple Leaf,
Idlewilde State Park, Bonair, and Howardville.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Chickasaw, IA; Floyd, IA; Howard, IA; Mitchell, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov