< Wisconsin Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 15:42

Wisconsin Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 15:42

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:42PM CDT until April 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 3:42pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 542 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Watertown, moving northeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Watertown, Juneau, Johnson Creek, Ixonia, Ashippun, Lebanon, Reeseville, Richwood, Clyman, Pipersville, and Lake Lac La Belle.
Instruction: 
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for southeastern 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: 
Dodge, WI; Jefferson, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI