Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 5:28PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
TORGRB
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Vilas County in north central Wisconsin...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phelps, or 7 miles northeast of Eagle River,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Phelps around 535 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Anvil
Lake Campground and Spectacle Lake Campground.
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 6:00 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:00 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:
Vilas, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI