Special Weather Statement, NWS La Crosse, WI

Issued

Aug 7, 2021, 7:21 AM CDT (12:21 UTC)

Expired

Aug 7, 2021, 7:45 AM CDT

In force

24 min

Issued by

NWS La Crosse, WI

Hail

0.75 in

Wind

50

County Winona County, MN

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WWUS83 KARX 071221
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
721 AM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021
 
MNZ088-WIZ032-033-071245-
Winona MN-Buffalo WI-Trempealeau WI-
721 AM CDT Sat Aug 7 2021

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Winona,
southeastern Buffalo and southwestern Trempealeau Counties through
745 AM CDT...

At 721 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winona, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Winona, Goodview, Trempealeau, Fountain City, Stockton, and 
Minnesota City.

This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 254 and
255, and between mile markers 263 and 266.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4412 9177 4411 9136 4390 9146 4400 9184
TIME...MOT...LOC 1221Z 274DEG 29KT 4404 9169 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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