Waarschuwingen, Cresco City Hall

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 6:42PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI WHAT...Funnel clouds are possible due to current atmospheric conditions. These funnel clouds are typically brief, drop only a few hundred feet from the cloud base, and rarely become a tornado or cause damage. WHERE...Northeast Iowa and far southeast Minnesota WHEN...Through 8 pm CDT. IMPACTS...Minimal impacts expected. If a tornado were to form, it would be very weak, but could damage trees. Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a funnel cloud is spotted move indoors and report your sighting to the National Weather Service.