Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:48PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 348 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Shullsburg, or
8 miles southwest of Darlington, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Darlington, Shullsburg, New Diggings, Fayette, Lamont, Gratiot,
Yellowstone Lake St Park, and Calamine.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
Wisconsin.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lafayette, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI