< Wisconsin Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-17-2026 12:58

Wisconsin Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-17-2026 12:58

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 2:58PM CDT until April 17 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
TORMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Sauk County in south central Wisconsin... * Until 345 PM CDT. * At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 9 miles northeast of Richland Center, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter. 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... Reedsburg around 310 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lime Ridge, Ironton, La Valle, Loganville, Rock Springs, Hill Point, and North Freedom.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:45 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:45 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Sauk, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI