Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
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506 NOUS43 KARX 232123 PNSARX WIZ034-240930- Public Information Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 423 PM CDT Thu May 23 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/21/2024 Severe Weather Event... ...EF1 Tornado Confirmed in Northwest Jackson County... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.54 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/21/2024 Start Time: 06:54 PM CDT Start Location: 1 NW North Branch / Jackson County / WI Start Lat/Lon: 44.4599 / -91.0091 End Date: 05/21/2024 End Time: 07:02 PM CDT End Location: 2 SW Humbird / Jackson County / WI End Lat/Lon: 44.5115 / -90.9276 Survey Summary: The tornado began north of State Route 121 off Hixton Levis Rd and continued northeast producing intermittent minor tree damage along its path toward N Jahn Rd. It then intensified as it progressed further northeast, causing more significant tree damage off Old Stage Rd and Alma Center Rd. The tornado dissipated shortly after crossing E Gilroy Rd near the county line. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0.....65 to 85 mph EF1.....86 to 110 mph EF2.....111 to 135 mph EF3.....136 to 165 mph EF4.....166 to 200 mph EF5.....>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$