Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:15PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 314 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from Wabasha to near Buffalo to
near Lewiston, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. This storm complex has a
history of producing tornadoes!
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Lewiston and Altura around 320 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Rattlesnake
Ridge, Dumfries, Zumbro Bottoms Campground, Conception, County Roads
28 And 31, Kruger Campground, and Utica.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 236 and
238.
Instruction:
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:
Wabasha, MN; Winona, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
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