Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:19PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:19pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from near Spencer to 15 miles west of
Babcock, or along a line from 30 miles northwest of Wisconsin Rapids
to 29 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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 tornado will be near...
Marshfield around 320 PM CDT. Pittsville around 340 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Bakerville, Lindsey,
Nasonville, Hewitt, Auburndale, Scranton, North Wood County Park,
Veedum, Bethel and Powers Bluff County Park.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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:
Wood, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI