Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:58PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:58pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
SVRGRB
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Vilas County in north central Wisconsin...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 557 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mercer, or 9
miles northeast of Turtle Flambeau Flowage, moving northeast at 50
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 thunderstorm will be near...
Winchester around 605 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Van
Vliet Hemlocks Natural Area, Manitowish Waters, Big Lake Campground,
and Presque Isle.
Instruction:
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:
Vilas, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI