Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 1:23PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:23am
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 122 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Holy Cross, or 14 miles southeast of Guttenberg, moving northeast at
55 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...
Lancaster around 140 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Big H Campground,
Preston, Arthur, Montfort, Turkey River, Union, Beetown, Cornelia,
Porters Bridge, and Burton.
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.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for northeastern
Iowa...and southwestern Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Clayton; Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: