Iowa Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-02-2026 12:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 2:17PM CDT until July 2 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
TORARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a * Tornado Warning for... South central Clayton County in northeastern Iowa... * Until 300 PM CDT. * At 217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Edgewood, or 12 miles northeast of Manchester, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. 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. * This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central Clayton County, including the following locations... Fairview, Camp C.S. Klaus, Garber, Wood, Elkport, Osterdock, and Millville.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:00 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Clayton, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI