244 
WFUS53 KARX 072056
TORARX
IAC065-072130-
/O.NEW.KARX.TO.W.0058.260807T2056Z-260807T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
356 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Fayette County in northeastern Iowa...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 355 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Fairbank, or 12 miles west of Oelwein, moving east
  at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Fairbank around 400 PM CDT.
  Oelwein around 410 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County
Roads 3 And W 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4264 9208 4275 9208 4265 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 291DEG 34KT 4269 9216 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Ferguson

281 
WFUS53 KARX 072057 CCA
TORARX
IAC065-072130-
/O.COR.KARX.TO.W.0058.260807T2056Z-260807T2130Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
357 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

The National Weather Service in La Crosse has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Fayette County in northeastern Iowa...

* Until 430 PM CDT.

* At 357 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Fairbank, or 11
  miles west of Oelwein, moving east at 40 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Fairbank around 400 PM CDT.
  Oelwein around 410 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County
Roads 3 And W 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4264 9208 4275 9208 4265 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 2057Z 291DEG 34KT 4269 9216 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Ferguson

657 
WWUS53 KARX 072107
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
407 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

IAC065-072130-
/O.CON.KARX.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-260807T2130Z/
Fayette IA-
407 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY...

At 407 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Fairbank, or 7
miles west of Oelwein, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.

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...
  Oelwein around 415 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include County
Roads 3 And W 13.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4264 9208 4275 9208 4265 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 2107Z 290DEG 28KT 4269 9206 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

Ferguson

247 
WWUS53 KARX 072125
SVSARX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
425 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

IAC065-072134-
/O.EXP.KARX.TO.W.0058.000000T0000Z-260807T2130Z/
Fayette IA-
425 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
430 PM CDT...

The tornadic portion of the storm which prompted the warning has 
moved southeast into Buchanan County. Therefore, the Tornado Warning 
for southwestern Fayette County will be allowed to expire.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
northeastern Iowa.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
La Crosse.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for 
southern Fayette County until 445 PM with strong wind gusts and 
large hail still possible with this storm.

&&

LAT...LON 4264 9208 4275 9208 4265 9170
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 291DEG 34KT 4263 9187 

$$

Ferguson