Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 18 at 5:52PM CDT until August 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:52pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Columbus, 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...
Columbus and Fall River around 555 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include East
Bristol and Danville.
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; Dane, WI; Dodge, WI
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov