Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 5 at 9:52PM CDT until June 5 at 10:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 7:52pm
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
TORMKX
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Columbia County in south central Wisconsin...
East central Sauk County in south central Wisconsin...
* Until 1030 PM CDT.
* At 951 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Portage, moving southeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Portage and Lake Wisconsin around 955 PM CDT.
Poynette around 1000 PM CDT.
Pardeeville and Rio around 1005 PM CDT.
Fall River around 1020 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wyocena, Harmony Grove, Otsego, Interstate 90/94 Interchange, Okee,
Devils Lake St Park, Arlington, Merrimac, and Doylestown.
Other landmarks included are the following Locations Gibraltar Rock
Natural Area County Park, Pine Island State Wildlife Area, Historic
Indian Agency House, French Creek Wildlife Area, and Alliant Energy
Portage Power Plant.
Instruction:
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:
Columbia, WI; Sauk, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov