Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:28PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 527 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mazomanie to near Mineral Point, moving east at
30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Blanchardville, Barneveld, Arena,
Ridgeway, Waldwick, Hollandale, Blue Mound St Park, and Jonesdale.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south 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:
Iowa, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI