Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:43PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms over West Baraboo, or near Baraboo, moving northeast at
45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Baraboo, Reedsburg, Wisconsin Dells, Lake Wisconsin, Lake Delton,
West Baraboo, Bluffview, North Freedom, Merrimac, Rock Springs, and
Devils Lake St Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 90/94 between mile markers 88 and 101.
U.S. Highway 12 between mile markers 213 and 223.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for south central
Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Sauk
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI