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Home Tornado Warning 0008 Issued by the Green Bay Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:28:58
879
WFUS53 KGRB 172228
TORGRB
WIC125-172300-
/O.NEW.KGRB.TO.W.0008.260417T2228Z-260417T2300Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
528 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Vilas County in north central Wisconsin...
* Until 600 PM CDT.
* At 528 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phelps, or 7 miles northeast of Eagle River,
moving northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Phelps around 535 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Anvil
Lake Campground and Spectacle Lake Campground.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
LAT...LON 4613 8906 4607 8893 4599 8893 4598 8895
4598 8905 4593 8905 4590 8912 4601 8924
4613 8908
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 227DEG 44KT 4599 8912
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MPC
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:40:59
158
WWUS53 KGRB 172240
SVSGRB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
540 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
WIC125-172300-
/O.CON.KGRB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Vilas WI-
540 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL VILAS COUNTY...
At 540 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Phelps, or 15 miles west of Iron River, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Vilas County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4613 8906 4607 8893 4599 8893 4608 8914
4613 8908
TIME...MOT...LOC 2240Z 227DEG 44KT 4609 8896
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MPC
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-04-17 17:45:59
447
WWUS53 KGRB 172245
SVSGRB
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
545 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
WIC125-172255-
/O.CAN.KGRB.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-260417T2300Z/
Vilas WI-
545 PM CDT Fri Apr 17 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL VILAS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
north central and northeastern Wisconsin.
&&
LAT...LON 4613 8906 4607 8893 4599 8893 4608 8914
4613 8908
TIME...MOT...LOC 2245Z 227DEG 44KT 4614 8889
$$
MPC
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