Howard County Storm Activity

“At 650 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Floyd to near Waucoma to near Fairbank. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 239 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Elma to near Charles City to 7 miles southwest of Greene. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“Social media report of a tree down across street from library... which took out power. (ARX)”

SPC verified report · Cresco

“Social media report of a few large limbs down. (ARX)”

SPC verified report · 3 S Saratoga

“At 821 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lime Springs to near Cresco to near Jerico. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Cresco and Protivin around 825 AM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stacyville, or 10 miles north of Osage, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. 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... Le Roy around 735 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 1243 PM CDT, strong winds were being reported with decaying thunderstorms along a line extending from near Spring Valley to near Volga. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 417 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Elma, or 13 miles northwest of New Hampton, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible over the next few hours across portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin in the wake of exit precipitation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible over the next few hours across portions of southeast Minnesota, northeast Iowa, and southwest Wisconsin. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around around by the wind and minor damage to objects such as trees and powerlines is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 950 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Protivin, or 12 miles south of Cresco, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Spillville and Ridgeway around 955 PM CDT. Decorah around 1005 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 447 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ridgeway, or near Cresco, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. 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... Ridgeway around 450 PM CDT. Decorah around 505 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“1 INJ Tornado confirmed via photos from Riceville firefighter. One house reported damaged. A box truck was also directly hit by the tornado and forced into a di (ARX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNW Saratoga

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Iowa, Floyd, Mitchell, Chickasaw, and Howard Counties. In Minnesota, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, and Olmsted Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...WINTER STORM MOVING EAST. IMPACTS ONGOING ACROSS THE REGION... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in southwest Wisconsin until 1 PM.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS INTO AT LEAST EARLY MORNING, BLOWING AND DRIFTING INTO AT LEAST MID-MORNING... .Moderate to heavy snow continues across southwest Wisconsin with significant blowing and drifting due to strong gusts to 40 to 50 mph. Widespread heavy impacts are ongoing so the Blizzard Warning will continue in these areas until midday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is will continue to exit east into eastern WI which will leave a brief lull across the area for the early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WITH ADDITIONAL SNOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON... .The first round of this winter storm is beginning to exit the area late this morning which will leave a brief lull across the area for the late morning and early afternoon. During this period, winds will begin to increase with wind gusts of 40 to 55 mph by the early evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...DANGEROUS WINTER STORM MOVES IN THIS EVENING... .A dangerous and potentially historic winter storm will move into the region this evening and continue through early Monday morning. Snow will move into the region this evening north of Interstate 90 with snowfall rates increasing throughout the overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 to 70 mph. These winds are already occurring! WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Some power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 10 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota. WHEN...From late Thursday night through Friday morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 1107 AM CST, automated weather observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Eyota to near Le Roy. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Winona, Preston, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“At 1038 AM CST, automated weather observations reported gusty showers along a line extending from near Lyle to Sheffield. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph behind departing rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Charles City, Osage, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...Critical fire weather conditions likely for northeast Iowa today... .The combination of strong winds and very dry conditions are favored to lead to critical fire weather conditions in northeast Iowa today, particularly in areas dominated by tall grasses.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Northeast Iowa and, in southeast Minnesota, Dodge, Olmsted, Mower, and Fillmore Counties and, in southwest Wisconsin, Crawford and Grant Counties. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...HAZARDOUS WINTER STORM THIS MORNING... .Areas of heavy snow and widespread strong northwest winds persist hazardous travel conditions this morning. Blizzard conditions due to blowing snow and 40 to 50 mph winds primarily affect open and unsheltered locations of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND FLASH FREEZE... .Numerous snow showers and gusty winds to 50 mph through this evening. Bursts of heavy snow combined with the gusty winds resulting in rapidly reduced visibilities and periods of whiteout conditions.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...BURSTS OF HEAVY SNOW, GUSTY WINDS, REDUCED VISIBILITIES, AND FLASH FREEZE... .A cold front moves through the region this afternoon bringing scattered to numerous snow showers and gusty winds up to 50 mph through this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...ROUND 2 OF SNOW ARRIVING... .The second round of snow is beginning to move into southeast Minnesota and the I-94 corridor in central Wisconsin. Prior to the arrival of the snow, patchy freezing drizzle will be possible. A light glaze of ice may be possible on untreated and exposed surfaces. This band of snow will continue to move through the area over the next several hours.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County

“...ROUND 1 OF SNOW DEPARTING, ROUND 2 ARRIVES SHORTLY... .The first wave of moderate to heavy snow is exiting for areas along and south of I-94, with moderate to locally heavy snow continuing further northeast. A second round of snow moves in after midnight, which will be accompanied by stronger winds that could lead to blowing and drifting of the new snow and reduced visibilities.”

NWS severe weather mention · Howard County