Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:19PM CDT until April 17 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 219 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Stewartville, or
9 miles south of Rochester, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Multiple tornadoes
have been reported with this storm.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Olmsted County, including the following locations...
Chester, Marion, Pleasant Grove, Predmore, Rochester Airport, and
Simpson.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 208 and
220.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Olmsted, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
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