Minnesota, Wisconsin Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/01/2026 21:51

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 11:51PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 1, 2026 - 9:51pm
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description: 
At 1151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Winona, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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 around 1155 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Wilson, Witoka, Marshland, Ridgeway, and Pickwick. This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 248 and 266.
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; Buffalo
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov