Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 6:14PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:14pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 613 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winchester, or
21 miles northeast of Turtle Flambeau Flowage, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. At 555 PM, nickel sized hail was reported
2 miles southeast of Mercer.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Vilas County, including the following locations... Van
Vliet Hemlocks Natural Area, Manitowish Waters, Big Lake Campground,
and Presque Isle.
Instruction:
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:
Vilas, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI