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Special Weather Statement issued October 28 at 6:40PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI, United States of America

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At 639 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Wabasha, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and penny to dime size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Wabasha and Alma around 645 PM CDT.
Modena around 650 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this storm include Gilmanton, Nelson,
Pioneer Campground, Zumbro Bottoms Campground, Conception, Misha
Mokwa, County Roads F And K K, Lock And Dam 4, The Big Swamp Area,
and Dumfries.

Measurements

Coordinates44.4520, -91.9190
RegionWabasha; Buffalo
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-28T19:15:00-05:00

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