Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 17 at 5:11PM CDT until June 17 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 511 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Harpers Ferry, or 11 miles southeast of Lansing, moving
east at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Allamakee County, including the following locations...
Lock And Dam 9 and County Roads A 52 And X 52.
Instruction:
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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