Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:38PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORMKX
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Rock County in south central Wisconsin...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 538 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Footville, or 7 miles northwest of Beloit, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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...
Janesville around 545 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hanover, Johnstown Center, Afton, Newark, and Emerald Grove.
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.
Area Description:
Rock, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI