Month: June 2021

2021 Southeast Minnesota Gypsy Moth Treatment Information

2021 Treatment Areas The MDA, in collaboration with federal, state, and local partners, is proposing to treat isolated gypsy moth populations at 13 sites in the spring/summer of 2021. Gypsy moths are an invasive insect, and the state monitoring program has found a high number of moths in these areas. 13 Proposed Gypsy Moth Treatments … Read More

Scattered Thunderstorms This Afternoon

Through 6 PM scattered storms will continue from southeast Minnesota into north-central Wisconsin with isolated storms elsewhere. Along with a threat for lightning, some of the stronger storms could produce some small hail and locally heavy rain. Head indoors if you hear thunder or see lightning!

Strong to Severe Storms Possible Tonight Through Thursday Night

Thunderstorms may form late tonight north of I-94 and move south into the morning hours. Some storms could be strong with damaging wind and hail. Depending on where storms are Thursday morning, additional strong to severe storms could reform Thursday afternoon into the evening. Those storms would pose a threat for damaging wind, hail, and … Read More

Severe Thunderstorms Possible Today

Many folks may see multiple rounds of showers and storms today. The first wave this morning will consist of light showers and a few storms, but severe weather is not expected. A cold front sliding southeastward this afternoon will be the focus for renewed thunderstorm development, some of which may become severe. Storms are expected … Read More

Severe Storms Possible Sunday Afternoon And Evening

Severe storms will be possible late Sunday afternoon into the early evening as a cold front moves across the region. Damaging winds, large hail and locally heavy rains look to be the main threats from this activity. However, there will be a chance for a tornado or two across northeast Iowa into southwest Wisconsin. If … Read More

Flood Advisory in effect until 2:15 am Friday

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a * Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for... Northeastern Houston County in southeastern Minnesota... Winona County in southeastern Minnesota... Southeastern Buffalo County in west central Wisconsin... La Crosse County in west central Wisconsin... West Central Monroe County in west central Wisconsin... Southwestern Trempealeau County in … Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect Until 4am Friday

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 278 UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY. SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 276 HAS EXPIRED. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA FLOYD MITCHELL IN NORTHEAST IOWA ALLAMAKEE CHICKASAW CLAYTON FAYETTE HOWARD WINNESHIEK IN MINNESOTA … Read More

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect until 10PM tonight!

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 276 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL IOWA FLOYD MITCHELL IN NORTHEAST IOWA ALLAMAKEE CHICKASAW CLAYTON FAYETTE HOWARD WINNESHIEK IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MINNESOTA FILLMORE … Read More

A Line of Strong Thunderstorms will affect Fillmore, Olmsted, & Winona Counties

...A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT WESTERN WINONA... SOUTHEASTERN OLMSTED AND NORTHERN FILLMORE COUNTIES... At 325 PM CDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Altura to 7 miles east of Stewartville. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail are … Read More

Severe Thunderstorms Likely This Afternoon/Evening

What: Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain. A tornado or two and localized flooding also possible. Where: Severe storms possible anywhere, but greatest threat will be south of I-90 Timing: Greatest severe threat from approximately 5 PM thru Midnight Impacts: Hail damage to property, crops possible. Winds could damage trees, down power lines. Localized … Read More