Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 7:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 715 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Rainbow
Flowage, or 11 miles west of Eagle River, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 709 PM, dime size hail was reported in
Lake Tomahawk.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south
central Vilas and north central Oneida Counties, including the
following locations... Sayner, East Star Lake Campground, Buffalo
Lake Campground, Plum Lake Campground, Star Lake, Cunard Lake
Campground, St Germain, West Star Lake Campground, Clear Lake
Campground, and Razorback Lake Campground.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Oneida, WI; Vilas, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI