Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 23 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 23, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires:
April 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Medford to near Claremont to
near Brownsdale. Movement was northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Hayfield and Claremont around 725 PM CDT.
Dodge Center and West Concord around 730 PM CDT.
Mantorville and Kasson around 740 PM CDT.
Byron around 745 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include County Roads 20 And
5, Oslo, Danesville, Concord, Eden, Highway 57 And 570th Street,
County Roads 6 And 15, Salem Corners, Rock Dell, and County Roads 5
And 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
southeastern Minnesota.
Area Description:
Dodge; Olmsted; Mower
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: