Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:50PM CDT until April 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 550 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 6 miles west of White Lake, or 13 miles east of Antigo,
moving northeast at 30 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 tornado will be near...
White Lake around 600 PM CDT. Gardner Dam Scout Camp around 605 PM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by the tornado include Elton, Upper Bass
Lake, Polar, Langlade, Hollister and Lily.
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:
Langlade, WI; Menominee, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI