Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:08PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 1:08pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Benton, or 11 miles west of Darlington, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Blanchardville, New Diggings,
Fayette, Lamont, Yellowstone Lake St Park, Calamine, and Lead Mine.
This includes U.S. Highway 151 between mile markers 31 and 32.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for south central
Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Lafayette
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI