< Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:53

Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:53

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 3:53PM CDT until April 17 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 353 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Arcadia, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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... Whitehall and Blair around 405 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Highway 95 And County D, North Creek, Tamarack, Beach Corners, Frenchville, Wickham Valley, and Thimble Park.
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description: 
Trempealeau, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS La Crosse WI