Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:41PM CDT until April 17 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 341 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Babcock, or 21
miles northeast of Tomah, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Babcock around 345 PM CDT.
Wisconsin Rapids around 400 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Sandhill
Wildlife Area, Nekoosa, Biron, Walker, Dexterville, Rudolph,
Cranmoor, and Port Edwards.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central
Wisconsin.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Wood, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI