⚠️ Special Weather Statement – Winona; Buffalo – Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Special Weather Statement issued September 1 at 11:51PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Details

At 1151 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Winona, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD…Wind gusts up to 40 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.

This strong thunderstorm will be near…
Winona around 1155 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Wilson, Witoka,
Marshland, Ridgeway, and Pickwick.

This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 248 and
266.

Instructions

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.

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