Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 10:58PM CDT until May 17 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:58pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1058 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Claremont to near Adams to 8 miles southwest of
Riceville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe storms will be near...
Riceville around 1105 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include County
Roads A 39 And S 70, Meyer, Toeterville, County Roads B 60 And T 18,
Rock Creek, Idlewilde State Park, and Otranto.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for north central
and northeastern Iowa...and southeastern Minnesota.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Floyd, IA; Mitchell, IA; Mower, MN
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
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