First published Oct 13, 2026, 11:42:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 13, 2026, 11:42:15 PM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 6:20PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

A severe storm was reported in southern Grant County, Wisconsin, with quarter-size hail and expected vehicle damage; it was moving east at 45 mph. The source instructs people to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Why it matters

The warning describes an active local hazard and gives an immediate protective instruction.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 13 at 6:20PM CDT until October 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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