Iowa, Wisconsin Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/17/2026 11:23

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