Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/01/2026 20:45

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 10:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 1, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description: 
At 1045 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lewiston, or 11 miles southwest of Winona, moving northeast 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... Winona and Stockton around 1055 PM CDT. Goodview around 1100 PM CDT. Fountain City around 1105 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Witoka, Wyattville, Wilson, Hart, Minnesota City, Pickwick, Fremont, and Rushford Village. This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 241 and 258.
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: 
Winona
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov