Special Weather Statement 09/19/2024 17:35 for Iowa areas

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