Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
Issued by NWS La Crosse, WI
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026 NOUS43 KARX 221822 PNSARX WIZ032-230630- Public Information Statement National Weather Service La Crosse WI 122 PM CDT Wed May 22 2024 ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/21/2024 Severe Weather Event... ...EF1 Tornado Confirmed in Buffalo County... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 90 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.87 miles Path Width /maximum/: 75 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/21/2024 Start Time: 06:13 PM CDT Start Location: 1 S Cochrane / Buffalo County / WI Start Lat/Lon: 44.2113 / -91.84 End Date: 05/21/2024 End Time: 06:16 PM CDT End Location: 3 NE Cochrane / Buffalo County / WI End Lat/Lon: 44.2537 / -91.7892 Survey Summary: A brief tornado was confirmed near the Village of Cochrane, Wisconsin. The tornado began near the Mississippi River where it caused minor tree damage. It then intensified once it crossed State Road 35 where it destroyed a barn and caused tree damage at a golf course. The tornado continued northeast, crossing some ridge tops and destroying another barn before dissipating. && 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. $$