WFUS53 KARX 171915
TORARX
IAC037-067-089-131-172000-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0013.260417T1915Z-260417T2000Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
215 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
  Central Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
  Northeastern Floyd County in north central Iowa...
  Northwestern Chickasaw County in northeastern Iowa...

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 215 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Osage, moving northeast 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...
  Riceville around 230 PM CDT.
  Lime Springs around 250 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lylahs
Marsh County Park, Saratoga, County B 17 And Bell Avenue, Maple Leaf,
Idlewilde State Park, Bonair, and Howardville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4314 9282 4331 9279 4350 9220 4324 9219
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 244DEG 38KT 4324 9274

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

Ferguson