Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:42PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric
conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few
hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or
cause damage.
WHERE...Northeast Iowa and far southeast Minnesota
WHEN...Through 8 pm CDT.
IMPACTS...Minimal impacts expected. If a tornado were to form, it
would be very weak, but could damage trees.
Instruction:
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the
National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton; Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: