Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 8:13PM CDT until April 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 6:13pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 812 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
extending from near Raymond to near Kenosha, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornadoes and 70 mph winds.
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...
Kenosha, Racine, Mount Pleasant, Pleasant Prairie, Sturtevant, and
Wind Point around 820 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include North Bay,
Elmwood Park, Brighton, Somers, Franksville, Kansasville, Bassett,
North Cape, Caledonia, and Burlington.
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:
Kenosha, WI; Racine, WI; Walworth, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI