Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:07PM CDT until April 17 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Details
At 207 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Stewartville, or
9 miles southwest of Rochester, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and two inch hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. Multiple tornadoes have
been reported with this storm.
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.
This tornado will be near...
Rochester and Stewartville around 210 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Chester, Highway 30 And County 15, Pleasant Grove, Predmore, County
Roads 3 And 108, High Forest, and Marion.
This includes Interstate 90 in Minnesota between mile markers 206 and
220.
Recommendations
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.