Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:18PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1018 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Cadott to near Boyd to near
Humbird to near Millston to near Tomah. Movement was northeast at 50
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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Babcock around 1040 PM CDT.
Spencer and Pittsville around 1045 PM CDT.
Marshfield around 1050 PM CDT.
Abbotsford and Dorchester around 1055 PM CDT.
Wisconsin Rapids around 1100 PM CDT.
Lake Wazeecha around 1105 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Milladore, Sandhill
Wildlife Area, North Wood County Park, Auburndale, March Rapids,
Hewitt, Blenker, Fenwood, Bakerville, and Kellner.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marathon; Wood; Portage
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI