Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 17 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:47am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
At 1047 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southeast of Monroe, moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Janesville, Monroe, Evansville, Brodhead, Orfordville, Albany,
Footville, Newark, Magnolia, Hanover, Afton, Juda, Avon, Johnstown
Center, and Leyden.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 39/90 between mile markers 168 and 178.
Wisconsin Highway 26 near mile marker 6.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Green; Rock
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI