| Event | Special Weather Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Observed |
| Area | Mitchell; Howard; Winneshiek; Allamakee; Floyd; Chickasaw; Fayette; Clayton |
| Effective | 7/4/2026, 12:23:00 PM CDT |
| Expires | 7/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM CDT |
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:23PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Details
WHAT…Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric
conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a
few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado
or cause damage.
WHERE…Northeast Iowa, mainly along and north of Iowa Highway 3.
WHEN…Through 7 pm CDT.
IMPACTS…Minimal impacts expected. If a tornado were to form, it
would be very weak, but could damage trees.
PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS…If a funnel cloud is spotted,
report it to the National Weather Service. If a tornado warning
becomes necessary, take appropriate action.
This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.
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