Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:13PM CDT until April 17 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:13pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
TORMPX
The National Weather Service in the Twin Cities has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Eau Claire County in west central Wisconsin...
* Until 445 PM CDT.
* At 413 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 11 miles southwest of Augusta, or 23 miles southeast of
Eau Claire, moving northeast 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Augusta and Fairchild.
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.
This storm has a history of producing tornadoes.
Area Description:
Eau Claire, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN