Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 10:59PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:59pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1059 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Medford to 6 miles east of Colby to 6
miles southeast of Marshfield to near Pittsville to near New Rome.
Movement was northeast at 50 mph.
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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Wisconsin Rapids around 1105 PM CDT.
Lake Wazeecha around 1110 PM CDT.
Mosinee around 1120 PM CDT.
Wausau, Stevens Point, Rib Mountain, and Whiting around 1125 PM
CDT.
Weston around 1135 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include North Wood County
Park, Big Eau Pleine County Park, Moon, Coddington, Blenker, Fenwood,
Kellner, Ellis, Nelsonville, and Powers Bluff County Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Marathon; Wood; Portage; Waushara
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI