Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 7:35PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 5:35pm
Expires:
September 19, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 735 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Riceville, or 17 miles west of Cresco, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...
Cresco around 755 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Lylahs Marsh County
Park, Vernon Springs County Park, Saratoga, Davis Corners, Maple
Leaf, Vernon Springs, Bonair, County Roads A 23 And V 58, and Hayden
Prairie.
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 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Iowa.
Area Description:
Howard
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI