Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 6:43PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Tripoli, or 26 miles west of Rhinelander, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Willow Reservoir around 655 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Mc Naughton, Lower
Tomahawk River Natural Area, Harshaw, Hazelhurst, Woodruff, Clifford,
Tomahawk River Pines Natural Area, Clear Lake Campground, Indian
Mounds Campground, and Mccord.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for north central
Wisconsin.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
north central Wisconsin.
Area Description:
Oneida; Lincoln
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI