Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 2:57PM CDT until April 17 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 257 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of
Ellsworth, or 14 miles east of River Falls, moving northeast at 60
mph.
HAZARD...Quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported. At 2:55PM, 1.00" hail was
reported 2 miles east of Ellsworth.
IMPACT...Damage to vehicles is expected.
Locations impacted include...
Ellsworth, Beldenville, El Paso and Martel.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm has produced large hail.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT Friday for a
portion of west central Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Pierce, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN