Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 17 at 10:54PM CDT until May 17 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:54pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
TORARX
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
Northern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa...
* Until 1145 PM CDT.
* At 1054 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
along a line extending from near Stacyville to near Floyd, moving
east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Riceville around 1100 PM CDT.
Elma around 1105 PM CDT.
Lime Springs and Jerico around 1110 PM CDT.
Cresco and Protivin around 1120 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Lylahs
Marsh County Park, Vernon Springs County Park, Saratoga, County B 17
And Bell Avenue, Maple Leaf, Vernon Springs, and Bonair.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Chickasaw, IA; Howard, IA
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: