Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 5:14AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 12, 2026 - 3:14am
Expires:
April 12, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
At 514 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Stewartville to Lanesboro to near
Ridgeway. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rochester, Caledonia, Preston, Stewartville, St. Charles, Chatfield,
Spring Valley, Eyota, Rushford, Spring Grove, Grand Meadow, Harmony,
Houston, Mabel, Lanesboro, Dover, Wykoff, Fountain, Canton, and
Fillmore.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 194 and
249.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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.
Area Description:
Olmsted; Winona; Mower; Fillmore; Houston
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: