⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Buffalo; Trempealeau – Friday, June 19, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 7:49PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Details

At 749 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Independence to near Alma.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE…Radar indicated.

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

Strong thunderstorms will be near…
Independence and Buffalo City around 755 PM CDT.
Arcadia and Buffalo around 800 PM CDT.
Fountain City around 810 PM CDT.
Winona around 815 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include Czechville, Merrick
State Park, Beach Corners, Dodge, Cream, Highway 88 And County O,
Tamarack, Bluff Siding, Hegg, and Highway 95 And County D.

Instructions

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

These storms 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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.