Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 4:53PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:53pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 453 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Birch Trails
Girl Scout Camp, or 25 miles southwest of Rhinelander, moving
northeast at 45 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.
This severe storm will be near...
Tomahawk and Gilbert around 500 PM CDT.
Harrison around 510 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Otter
Lake Campground, Otis, Heafford Junction, Bradley, and Irma.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north 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:
Lincoln, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI