Full Notification

TORARX The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Central Winona County in southeastern Minnesota... East central Wabasha County in southeastern Minnesota... Buffalo County in west central Wisconsin... Southwestern Trempealeau County in west central Wisconsin...

* Until 645 PM CDT.

* At 615 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located along a line extending from near Alma to near Fountain City to near Rushford, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. A confirmed tornado is near Rollingstone, Minnesota. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.

* These dangerous storms will be near... Winona, Alma, Goodview, and Fountain City around 620 PM CDT. Arcadia and Modena around 625 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Pioneer Campground, Merrick State Park, Czechville, Lock And Dam 5 A, Dodge, Wyattville, and Cream. This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 246 and 258.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WABASHA, MN ... WINONA, MN ... BUFFALO, WI ... TREMPEALEAU, WI

Instructions:

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. This line of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.