Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:40PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:40pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 340 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line from 12 miles southwest of Mosinee to over
Pittsville, or along a line from 19 miles northwest of Stevens Point
to 17 miles west of Wisconsin Rapids, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong 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.
Locations impacted include...
Marshfield, Pittsville, Hewitt, Sherry, Auburndale, Vesper, Arpin,
Milladore, Bethel, Powers Bluff County Park, North Wood County
Park, Veedum, Bakerville, Blenker, Scranton and Lindsey.
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