< Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 16:20

Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 16:20

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:20PM CDT until April 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:20pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 620 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Sun Prairie, moving east 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 dangerous storm will be near... Sun Prairie, Marshall, and Cottage Grove around 625 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Token Creek and Deansville.
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: 
Dane, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI