Severe Storms Spawn Tornado Warnings in MN, WI

By TJ Sep 21, 2021 | 9:47 AM

Benjamen Benson / CC

(KWNO)-A line of severe thunderstorms spawned a pair of tornado warnings in the Winona region Monday night.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued tornado warnings in central Fillmore County and northwestern Trempealeau County. Weatherology Meteorologist Ray Miller reported a funnel touchdown near Independence, Wis. just after 6 p.m.

The National Weather Service Storm Summary indicated wind speeds of 70 mph destroyed a pole barn, damaged a residence, and knocked over a semi-truck in the Independence area. It also shows lightning may have caused a house to start on fire in Houston, Minn.

The NWS reported hail falling in Fountain City and Wilson Township. The hail was reported to be 0.25 inches in diameter in Fountain City and 0.75 inches in diameter in Wilson.

Winona avoided the damaging winds but got a period of a torrential downpour. There was also a Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Winona County.

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