Iowa Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/02/2026 11:26

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 2 at 1:26PM CDT until July 2 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 11:26am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
TORARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Howard County in northeastern Iowa... West central Winneshiek County in northeastern Iowa... * Until 200 PM CDT. * At 126 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles southwest of Cresco, moving east at 45 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 dangerous storm will be near... Ridgeway around 135 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include State Road 9 And 245th Street, Schley, and County Roads V 58 And A 46.
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in La Crosse.
Area Description: 
Howard, IA; Winneshiek, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI