Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 7 at 3:57PM CDT until August 7 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
TORARX
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Fayette County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 430 PM CDT.
* At 357 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Fairbank, or 11
miles west of Oelwein, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Fairbank around 400 PM CDT.
Oelwein around 410 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County
Roads 3 And W 13.
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:
Fayette, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov