Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:04PM CDT until April 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:04pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 804 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from New Berlin to near Raymond to Yorkville, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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.
These tornadic storms will be near...
Milwaukee, New Berlin, Greenfield, Oak Creek, Muskego, South
Milwaukee, Cudahy, Greendale, St. Francis, and Hales Corners
around 810 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Milwaukee
South Shore Park.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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:
Milwaukee, WI; Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI