Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:59PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:59pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 357 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes
were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of New
Albin to 6 miles northeast of Lansing, moving northeast at 40 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...
Viroqua and Coon Valley around 410 PM CDT.
Westby around 415 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Jersey
Valley County Park, Red Mound, Esofea, Spring Ridge, Runge Hollow,
County Roads B And Y, and Chaseburg.
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.
Area Description:
Crawford, WI; Vernon, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI