Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 5:46PM CDT until April 17 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 3:46pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 545 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southwest of Black Earth to 6 miles west of
Blanchardville, moving east at 30 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.
Locations impacted include...
Blanchardville, Barneveld, Ridgeway, Waldwick, Hollandale, Blue Mound
St Park, and Jonesdale.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south 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:
Iowa, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI