< Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 18:04

Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 18:04

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