Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 4:42PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 2:42pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 442 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong
thunderstorms extending from 30 miles northeast of Newport State Park
to 33 miles north of Ephraim, or extending from 62 miles northeast of
Marinette to 38 miles north of Marinette, moving south at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
The strong thunderstorms will be near...
Rock Island around 455 PM CDT. Detroit Island around 505 PM CDT.
Newport State Park around 520 PM CDT. Ephraim around 525 PM CDT.
Eagle Bluff Light and Chambers Island around 530 PM CDT. Cana
Island Light around 535 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these strong thunderstorms include Rock
Island State Park, Washington Island, Ellison Bay, Rowleys Bay,
Sister Bay, Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, Baileys Harbor and
Peninsula Center.
Instruction:
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Door
Forcast Office:
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender: