Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:54PM CDT until April 17 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:54pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 354 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Babcock, or 12
miles southwest of Wisconsin Rapids, moving northeast at 45 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...
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.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
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