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Special Weather Statement issued October 28 at 6:16PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI, United States of America

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At 616 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Pepin to near Oronoco.
Movement was northeast at 60 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.

Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Wabasha around 620 PM CDT.
Alma around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these storms include South Troy, Nelson,
Jarrett, Maxville, Rattelsnake Point, Zumbro Bottoms Campground,
Misha Mokwa, West Albany, County Roads F And K K, and County Roads 33
And 4.

Measurements

Coordinates44.3975, -92.1563
RegionWabasha; Buffalo
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-28T18:45:00-05:00

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