Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:05PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:05pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
TORMKX
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Rock County in south central Wisconsin...
Southwestern Waukesha County in southeastern Wisconsin...
Southeastern Jefferson County in southeastern Wisconsin...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 605 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Clinton, or
near Janesville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
* This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Rock, southwestern Waukesha and southeastern Jefferson
Counties, including the following locations... Avalon, Johnstown
Center, Tiffany, Emerald Grove, and Eagle.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 6:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 6:30 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:
Jefferson, WI; Rock, WI; Waukesha, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI