< Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 16:54

Wisconsin Tornado Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 16:54

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:54PM CDT until April 17 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 4:54pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description: 
At 653 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Delavan, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornado will be near... Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, and Como around 700 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Springfield and Delavan Lake.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Area Description: 
Walworth, WI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI