Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 10:07PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 8:07pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1007 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Fort Atkinson to 6 miles south of Ossian
to West Union. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
West Union, Calmar, Ossian, and Clermont around 1010 PM CDT.
Postville and Elgin around 1015 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Festina, Eldorado,
Nordness, Lake Meyer County Park, Brainard, County Road W 46 And
Centennial Road, Douglas, Frankville, State Road 9 And Frankville
Road, and State Road 51 And County W 48.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
northeastern Iowa.
Area Description:
Winneshiek; Allamakee; Fayette; Clayton
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: