Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 15 at 9:57PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 7:57pm
Expires:
May 15, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 956 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from
21 miles northwest of Willow Reservoir to near Minocqua to near
Alvin, moving east at 55 mph.
The strongest storm near Minocqua was capable of producing hail
up to a half inch.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Rainbow Flowage around 1000 PM CDT.
Eagle River around 1015 PM CDT.
Phelps around 1025 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Luna-White Deer
Campground, Sayner, Anvil Lake Campground, Hazelhurst, Upper
Buckatabon Springs Natural Area, Commonwealth, Lost Lake Campground,
Conover, Lake Tomahawk, and Minocqua.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vilas; Oneida; Forest; Florence
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI