Iowa, Minnesota Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 17:22

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 7:22PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 5:22pm
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stacyville, or 10 miles north of Osage, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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... Le Roy around 735 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Lake Louise State Park, Meyer, Mitchell, County Roads 4 And 3, Brownville, County Roads T 54 And A 31, Pioneer State Park, McIntire, Highway 218 And County T 40, and Little Cedar.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central and northeastern Iowa...and southeastern Minnesota.
Area Description: 
Mitchell; Howard; Mower
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI