Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 6:26PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 626 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mosinee to 12 miles north of Wisconsin
Rapids to Babcock. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Wausau, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Rapids, Weston, Rib Mountain,
Mosinee, Whiting, Bevent, Wittenberg, and Pittsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central, north
central and northeastern Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Marathon; Shawano; Wood; Portage
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI