Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:07PM CDT until April 17 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 5:07pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
TORMKX
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 707 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over North Prairie, or near Wales, moving east at 20
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...
Waukesha, New Berlin, Pewaukee, Wales, and North Prairie around
710 PM CDT.
Brookfield around 715 PM CDT.
Brookfield around 720 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Genesee Depot and Genesee.
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:
Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI