Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:15PM CDT until April 17 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 315 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles northwest of Medford, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.
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.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Chelsea around 325 PM CDT.
Westboro around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include The
Mondeaux Flowage, North Twin Lake, Perkinstown, County Roads D And N,
Esadore Lake, Camp Forest Spring, and Kathryn Lake.
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.
Area Description:
Taylor, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI