Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 4:39PM CDT until April 17 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 439 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Black River
Falls, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Hatfield around 445 PM CDT.
Shortville around 500 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Chili,
Ballard Road And Pray Avenue, East Fork Campground, City Point, The
Black River Correctional Center, Chili Corners, and Lake Arbutus.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Clark, WI; Jackson, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS La Crosse WI