Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Houston County, Minnesota
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 18 at 3:20PM CDT until August 18 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
At 320 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near West Salem to La Crescent, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. 65 mph winds and quarter size hail have been reported by spotters with this storm. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near... La Crosse and Bangor around 325 PM CDT. Coon Valley around 335 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include County Roads G And H, Brinkman Ridge, Irish Hill, North Side Of La Crosse, South Side Of La Crosse, Goose Island, and Highways 14 61 And County M M. This includes Interstate 90 in Wisconsin between mile markers 1 and 20.
Effective August 18, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET · Expires August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS La Crosse WI
Expires
August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Last Checked
3 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Houston County, Minnesota?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (3 hours ago). It's set to expire August 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
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