The National Weather Service (NWS) in La Crosse, Wisconsin, issued a special weather statement on August 27 at 7:29 PM CDT, warning residents of a strong thunderstorm approaching the area. The storm, located 7 miles west of Stewartville or 10 miles southwest of Rochester, is moving east at 25 mph, with the potential to produce penny-sized hail. Radar indicated the severity of the storm, which could result in minor hail damage to vegetation.
The affected areas include Rochester, Stewartville, Highway 30 And County 15, Pleasant Grove, Predmore, County Roads 3 And 108, High Forest, Rock Dell, Rochester Airport, and Simpson. Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 202 and 217 is also within the storm’s path.
Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions and seek shelter indoors until the storm passes. The NWS will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as necessary.
This weather event underscores the importance of staying informed and prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions. By heeding warnings from reliable sources like the NWS, individuals can protect themselves and their property from potential harm.
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References:
– NWS La Crosse WI. (n.d.). Special Weather Statement issued August 27 at 7:29PM CDT. Retrieved from https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.48f21b45f52f814af5c0b2fc9e57b8b37f1e245c.001.1.cap
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