Wisconsin Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 19:06

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 9:06PM CDT by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 7:06pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
At 906 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles north of Bruce, or 20 miles northwest of Ladysmith, moving southeast 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. Locations impacted include... Ladysmith, Bruce, Hawkins, Sheldon, Tony, Conrath, Glen Flora, Ingram and Rusk County Airport.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions.
Area Description: 
Rusk
Forcast Office: 
NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN