< Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:33

Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 17:33

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 7:33PM CDT until April 17 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:33pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
TORMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Racine County in southeastern Wisconsin... Southeastern Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin... * Until 800 PM CDT. * At 733 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Waterford North, or near Mukwonago, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... New Berlin, Muskego, Wind Lake, Big Bend, and Waterford North around 740 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Waterford.
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: 
Racine, WI; Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI