Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:18PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Tomah, moving
northeast at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 318 PM CDT, half dollar size hail was
reported in Tomah.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Jackson, northwestern Juneau, northern Adams and
northeastern Monroe Counties, including the following locations...
Warrens, New Miner, The Necedah Wildlife Refuge, Oakdale, Cutler,
Valley Junction, and Jellystone Park Near Warrens.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 94 between mile markers 136 and 147.
Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 46 and 53.
Interstate 90 in Wisconsin between mile markers 31 and 45.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
west central Wisconsin.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Adams, WI; Jackson, WI; Juneau, WI; Monroe, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI