Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 18 at 5:05PM CDT until August 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 504 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Lake Delton, or near Wisconsin Dells, moving east at
40 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...
Baraboo around 510 PM CDT.
Portage around 515 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Devils
Lake St Park, Okee, and Merrimac.
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