< Wisconsin Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-17-2026 16:40

Wisconsin Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-17-2026 16:40

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:40PM CDT until April 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:40pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
TORMKX The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin... * Until 715 PM CDT. * At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Palmyra, or near Whitewater, moving northeast at 30 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... East Troy around 645 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Troy Center and La Grange.
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 7:15 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:15 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: 
Walworth, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI