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2019 [KARX] LA_CROSSE Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 11

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Storm Based Warning History

687 
WFUS53 KARX 271840
TORARX
IAC089-MNC045-271930-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0011.190527T1840Z-190527T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
140 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
  South central Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and dangerous tornado was located 
  near Lime Springs, or 10 miles west of Cresco, moving northeast at 
  35 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Preston, Lime Springs, Bristol, York, Carimona, Davis Corners,
  Forestville State Park, Hutton and Greenleafton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4333 9230 4338 9239 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 211DEG 29KT 4340 9232 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Lawrence
206 
WWUS53 KARX 271848
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
148 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

IAC089-MNC045-271930-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Howard IA-Fillmore MN-
148 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL HOWARD AND SOUTH CENTRAL FILLMORE COUNTIES...
    
At 147 PM CDT, a confirmed large and dangerous tornado was located 
over Lime Springs, or 9 miles northwest of Cresco, moving northeast 
at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

Locations impacted include...
Preston, Lime Springs, Bristol, York, Carimona, Forestville State
Park, Hutton and Greenleafton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4340 9223 4345 9235 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 211DEG 29KT 4346 9227 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Lawrence
697 
WWUS53 KARX 271900
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
200 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

IAC089-271909-
/O.CAN.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Howard IA-
200 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HOWARD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has 
moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4350 9214 4351 9231 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 211DEG 29KT 4354 9220 

$$

MNC045-271930-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Fillmore MN-
200 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL FILLMORE COUNTY...
    
At 159 PM CDT, a confirmed large and dangerous tornado was located 7 
miles northeast of Lime Springs, or 10 miles southwest of Preston, 
moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

Locations impacted include...
Preston, Bristol, York, Carimona, Forestville State Park, Hutton and
Greenleafton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4350 9214 4351 9231 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 211DEG 29KT 4354 9220 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Lawrence
141 
WWUS53 KARX 271928 RRA
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
228 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

MNC045-271938-
/O.EXP.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Fillmore MN-
228 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL FILLMORE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 230 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
La Crosse.

LAT...LON 4350 9214 4351 9231 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 211DEG 29KT 4374 9204 

$$

DL
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687 
WFUS53 KARX 271840
TORARX
IAC089-MNC045-271930-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0011.190527T1840Z-190527T1930Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
140 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  North central Howard County in northeastern Iowa...
  South central Fillmore County in southeastern Minnesota...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 139 PM CDT, a confirmed large and dangerous tornado was located 
  near Lime Springs, or 10 miles west of Cresco, moving northeast at 
  35 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Preston, Lime Springs, Bristol, York, Carimona, Davis Corners,
  Forestville State Park, Hutton and Greenleafton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4333 9230 4338 9239 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1839Z 211DEG 29KT 4340 9232 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Lawrence
Permalink to 201905271848-KARX-WWUS53-SVSARX
206 
WWUS53 KARX 271848
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
148 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

IAC089-MNC045-271930-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Howard IA-Fillmore MN-
148 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL HOWARD AND SOUTH CENTRAL FILLMORE COUNTIES...
    
At 147 PM CDT, a confirmed large and dangerous tornado was located 
over Lime Springs, or 9 miles northwest of Cresco, moving northeast 
at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

Locations impacted include...
Preston, Lime Springs, Bristol, York, Carimona, Forestville State
Park, Hutton and Greenleafton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4340 9223 4345 9235 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1847Z 211DEG 29KT 4346 9227 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Lawrence
Permalink to 201905271900-KARX-WWUS53-SVSARX
697 
WWUS53 KARX 271900
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
200 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

IAC089-271909-
/O.CAN.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Howard IA-
200 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL HOWARD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has 
moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

LAT...LON 4350 9214 4351 9231 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 211DEG 29KT 4354 9220 

$$

MNC045-271930-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Fillmore MN-
200 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT FOR SOUTH
CENTRAL FILLMORE COUNTY...
    
At 159 PM CDT, a confirmed large and dangerous tornado was located 7 
miles northeast of Lime Springs, or 10 miles southwest of Preston, 
moving northeast at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

Locations impacted include...
Preston, Bristol, York, Carimona, Forestville State Park, Hutton and
Greenleafton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4350 9214 4351 9231 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 211DEG 29KT 4354 9220 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

Lawrence
Permalink to 201905271928-KARX-WWUS53-SVSARX-RRA
141 
WWUS53 KARX 271928 RRA
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
228 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

MNC045-271938-
/O.EXP.KARX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-190527T1930Z/
Fillmore MN-
228 PM CDT Mon May 27 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL FILLMORE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 230 PM CDT...
                
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
La Crosse.

LAT...LON 4350 9214 4351 9231 4367 9221 4366 9199
TIME...MOT...LOC 1928Z 211DEG 29KT 4374 9204 

$$

DL

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