Tornado Warning 8, NWS Milwaukee, WI

Issued

Aug 27, 2018, 11:22 PM CDT (04:22 UTC)

Expired

Aug 27, 2018, 11:45 PM CDT

In force

23 min

Issued by

NWS Milwaukee, WI

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

County Sauk County, WI

The La Crosse radar (KARX), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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WFUS53 KMKX 280422
TORMKX
WIC111-280445-
/O.NEW.KMKX.TO.W.0008.180828T0422Z-180828T0445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1122 PM CDT MON AUG 27 2018

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northwestern Sauk County in south central Wisconsin...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.
    
* At 1122 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located over Reedsburg, 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Reedsburg, Lake Delton, West Baraboo, North Freedom, La Valle, Rock
  Springs, Loganville, Ironton, Lime Ridge and Hill Point.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This Tornado Warning replaces the Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued
for the same area.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4364 9031 4364 8980 4338 8976 4337 9019
      4355 9019 4356 9020 4355 9021 4356 9031
TIME...MOT...LOC 0422Z 256DEG 35KT 4353 8998 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

DAVIS

934 
WWUS53 KMKX 280426
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1126 PM CDT MON AUG 27 2018

WIC111-280445-
/O.CON.KMKX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180828T0445Z/
Sauk WI-
1126 PM CDT MON AUG 27 2018

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL SAUK COUNTY...
    
At 1126 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Reedsburg, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Reedsburg, Lake Delton, West Baraboo, North Freedom and Rock Springs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 4342 8998 4359 9010 4364 8996 4364 8980
      4347 8977
TIME...MOT...LOC 0426Z 256DEG 35KT 4354 8994 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

DAVIS

530 
WWUS53 KMKX 280444
SVSMKX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1144 PM CDT MON AUG 27 2018

WIC111-280454-
/O.EXP.KMKX.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-180828T0445Z/
Sauk WI-
1144 PM CDT MON AUG 27 2018

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL SAUK COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1145 PM CDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However gusty
winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm.

LAT...LON 4342 8998 4359 9010 4364 8996 4364 8980
      4347 8977
TIME...MOT...LOC 0444Z 256DEG 35KT 4358 8972 

$$

DAVIS

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