< Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 18:16

Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/15/2026 18:16

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 15 at 8:16PM CDT until April 15 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 15, 2026 - 6:16pm
Expires: 
April 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
TORMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Tornado Warning for... East central Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southwestern Racine County in southeastern Wisconsin... Northwestern Kenosha County in southeastern Wisconsin... * Until 845 PM CDT. * At 816 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near East Troy, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. * These dangerous storms will be near... Rochester, Browns Lake, Waterford North, and Bohners Lake around 820 PM CDT. Wheatland and Eagle Lake around 825 PM CDT. Union Grove, Paddock Lake, and Silver Lake around 830 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Waterford, Brighton, Burlington, Springfield, Kansasville, Honey Creek, and New Munster.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Kenosha, WI; Racine, WI; Walworth, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI