Iowa Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/04/2026 13:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 4 at 3:04PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 4, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires: 
September 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
At 304 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ossian, or 7 miles southeast of Decorah, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Waukon around 320 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include County Roads A 52 And W 60, County Roads X 16 And B 38, State Road 76 And County X 16, Festina, Nordness, Lake Meyer County Park, Ludlow, Glenwood Church, County Road W 46 And Centennial Road, and County Roads X 16 And W 48.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Winneshiek; Allamakee
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov