Iowa Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 14:59

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 4:59PM CDT until June 17 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:59pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 458 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles southwest of Lansing, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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 tornado will be near... Harpers Ferry around 505 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County Roads A 52 And X 52, Thompson Corner, Lock And Dam 9, Dalby, Elon, and Eldergrove.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
Area Description: 
Allamakee, IA
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov