Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:38PM CDT until April 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:38pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 538 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from 11
miles south of Antigo to 5 miles southeast of Bevent, or along a line
from 11 miles south of Antigo to 17 miles northeast of Stevens Point,
moving northeast at 55 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 thunderstorm will be near...
Wittenberg, Bevent and Antigo around 540 PM CDT. Neopit around 545
PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Galloway,
Mattoon, Shepley, Holt, Elderon, Elmhurst, Aniwa, Eland, Pike Lake
and Birnamwood.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds and
large hail.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for portions of
central, north central, and northeast Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Langlade, WI; Marathon, WI; Menominee, WI; Shawano, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI