Headline:
TORNADO WARNING
Event:
Local Area Emergency
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 4:30pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
Seek shelter now; NWS issued a Tornado Warning for Jefferson County
Instruction:
Move to the safest location; Severe Weather StatementNational Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI617 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026WIC055-105-022345-/O.CON.KMKX.TO.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260402T2345Z/Rock WI-Jefferson WI-617 PM CDT Thu Apr 2 2026...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT FOR EASTERNROCK AND SOUTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTIES...At 616 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornadowas located near Janesville, moving northeast at 40 mph.HAZARD...Tornado.SOURCE...Weather spotters reported persistent rotating wall cloud and a funnel cloud near Janesville.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... Janesville, Milton, and Lake Koshkonong around 620 PM CDT. Fort Atkinson around 630 PM CDT. Whitewater around 635 PM CDT.Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm includeHanover and Leyden.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowestfloor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in amobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelterand protect yourself from flying debris.&&LAT...LON 4285 8903 4285 8901 4287 8901 4293 8896 4287 8872 4284 8876 4284 8877 4283 8878 4256 8916 4263 8922TIME...MOT...LOC 2316Z 216DEG 34KT 4270 8908TORNADO...RADAR INDICATEDMAX HAIL SIZE....75 IN$$
Area Description:
Jefferson County, WI
Forcast Office:
Jefferson County WI
Sender:
thameau@jeffersoncountywi.gov