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Tornado Warning 3, NWS La Crosse, WI
NWS La Crosse, WI issued this tornado warning at Apr 12, 2022, 10:37 PM CDT for Howard County, Mitchell County, Iowa; Fillmore County, Mower County, Minnesota. It was in force for 23 min. 6 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 12, 2022, 10:37 PM CDT (03:37 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 12, 2022, 11:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 23 min
- Issued by
- NWS La Crosse, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Howard County, IA, Mitchell County, IA, Fillmore County, MN, Mower County, MN
The radar
The La Crosse radar (KARX), 127 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 10:42 PM CDT | HAIL 1 | Taopi, MN | |
| Apr 12, 10:44 PM CDT | TORNADO | Taopi, MN | *** 2 INJ *** EF-2. THIS TORNADO FORMED SOUTHWEST OF TAOPI AND QUICKLY INTENSIFIED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SMALL TOWN. MOST BUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED AND SEVERAL WERE DESTROYED. SEVERAL CARS WERE ALSO TOSSED. A TOTAL OF 2 INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND SEVE |
| Apr 12, 10:44 PM CDT | TORNADO | Taopi, MN | *** 2 INJ *** THIS TORNADO FORMED SOUTHWEST OF TAOPI AND QUICKLY INTENSIFIED CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE SMALL TOWN. MOST BUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED AND SEVERAL WERE DESTROYED. SEVERAL CARS WERE ALSO TOSSED. A TOTAL OF 2 INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND SEVERAL FA |
| Apr 12, 10:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 1 Sw Taopi, MN | ROOF DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE JUST SOUTHWEST OF TOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO. |
| Apr 12, 10:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Taopi, MN | ANOTHER REPORT OF HOME DAMAGE IN TOWN |
| Apr 12, 10:48 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | Taopi, MN | *** 2 INJ *** CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM TAOPI. HOUSE SLID OFF FOUNDATION, ROOFS OFF HOUSES IN AND AROUND TOWN. GRAIN BINS DESTROYED. HIGH TRANSMISSION POWER LINES SNAPPED. DAMAGE TRACK SEVERAL MILES LONG GOES THROUGH THE WESTERN SIDE OF TOWN. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 7:54 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 4 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 00:00Z, 3.6 hours before the alert went out and 168 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 992 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 62 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 710 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 827 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KARX 130337
TORARX
IAC089-131-MNC045-099-130400-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0003.220413T0337Z-220413T0400Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1037 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022
The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Mitchell County in north central Iowa...
Northwestern Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
Southeastern Mower County in southeastern Minnesota...
Southwestern Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota...
* Until 1100 PM CDT.
* At 1037 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Stacyville, or 11 miles north of Osage,
moving northeast at 35 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...
Adams around 1050 PM CDT.
Le Roy around 1100 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Louise State Park, Chester, Meyer, Taopi, County Roads 4 And 3,
Johnsburg and County Roads 4 And 8.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4338 9284 4347 9290 4371 9253 4349 9236
TIME...MOT...LOC 0337Z 242DEG 31KT 4345 9277
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Skow2 follow-up statements
269
WWUS53 KARX 130346
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1046 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022
IAC089-131-MNC045-099-130400-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220413T0400Z/
Mitchell IA-Howard IA-Mower MN-Fillmore MN-
1046 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL...NORTHWESTERN HOWARD...SOUTHEASTERN MOWER AND
SOUTHWESTERN FILLMORE COUNTIES...
At 1046 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Adams, or 16 miles southeast of Austin, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Le Roy around 1050 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Louise State Park, Chester, Meyer, Taopi, County Roads 4 And 3,
County Roads 4 And 8 and Bailey.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4342 9272 4356 9277 4371 9253 4349 9236
TIME...MOT...LOC 0346Z 221DEG 44KT 4356 9267
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Skow325
WWUS53 KARX 130354
SVSARX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1054 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022
IAC089-131-MNC045-130403-
/O.CAN.KARX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220413T0400Z/
Mitchell IA-Howard IA-Fillmore MN-
1054 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN MITCHELL...NORTHWESTERN
HOWARD AND SOUTHWESTERN FILLMORE COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for southeastern
Minnesota.
LAT...LON 4352 9264 4360 9271 4363 9266 4371 9253
4365 9249 4361 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0353Z 222DEG 36KT 4361 9261
$$
MNC099-130400-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220413T0400Z/
Mower MN-
1054 PM CDT Tue Apr 12 2022
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN MOWER COUNTY...
At 1053 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Adams, or 18 miles east of Austin, moving northeast
at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Mower County, including the following locations...
County Roads 4 And 8 and Taopi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 4352 9264 4360 9271 4363 9266 4371 9253
4365 9249 4361 9246
TIME...MOT...LOC 0353Z 222DEG 36KT 4361 9261
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SkowThe office that day
Everything else NWS La Crosse, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 8:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Floyd, Mitchell | 60 min |
| Apr 12, 8:46 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Floyd | 44 min |
| Apr 12, 9:08 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Mitchell | 37 min |
| Apr 12, 9:26 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Howard, Mitchell | 49 min |
| Apr 12, 9:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Howard, Mitchell | 49 min |
| Apr 12, 10:18 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Mitchell | 42 min |
| Apr 12, 10:26 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | ARX | Mitchell | 3 hr |
| Apr 12, 10:30 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Floyd, Howard, Mitchell | 60 min |
| Apr 12, 11:07 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Howard, Mitchell | 23 min |
| Apr 12, 11:15 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Chickasaw, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek | 45 min |
| Apr 12, 11:27 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Howard, Winneshiek | 17 min |
| Apr 12, 11:51 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Allamakee, Winneshiek | 39 min |
| Apr 13, 12:32 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | ARX | Clayton | 28 min |
| Apr 13, 2:30 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | ARX | Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Floyd, Howard and 2 more | 29 hr |
| Apr 12, 11:02 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Fillmore, Mower | 28 min |
| Apr 12, 11:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Winona | 41 min |
| Apr 12, 11:23 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | ARX | Fillmore, Olmsted, Winona | 37 min |
| Apr 12, 11:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ARX | Fillmore, Houston, Winona | 47 min |
| Apr 13, 2:02 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | ARX | Olmsted, Winona | 7 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.