Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 11:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:13pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1112 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles east of Butternut to 12 miles southwest
of Mosinee. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Tripoli, New Wood Wildlife Area, and Willow Lake around 1120 PM
CDT.
Merrill and Council Grounds State Park around 1125 PM CDT.
Lac Du Flambeau, Tomahawk, Willow Reservoir, Squirrel Lake, and
Birch Trails Girl Scout Camp around 1130 PM CDT.
Gilbert around 1135 PM CDT.
Winchester and Dutch Corners around 1140 PM CDT.
Harrison, Woodboro, and Rice Creek Natural Area around 1145 PM
CDT.
Rhinelander, Newbold, and Parrish around 1150 PM CDT.
Boulder Junction, Border Lakes Natural Area, Rainbow Flowage, and
Crystal Lake Scout Reservation around 1155 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Sayner, Ackley
Wildlife Area, Bradley, Dudley, Kelly Lynn Bog Natural Area, Lower
Tomahawk River Natural Area, Harshaw, Ormsby, Hazelhurst, and Upper
Buckatabon Springs Natural Area.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Vilas; Oneida; Lincoln; Langlade
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI