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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 16, NWS Green Bay, WI
NWS Green Bay, WI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Apr 13, 2026, 6:49 PM CDT for Outagamie County, Shawano County, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. It was in force for 41 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 13, 2026, 6:49 PM CDT (23:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 PM CDT
- In force
- 41 min
- Issued by
- NWS Green Bay, WI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Possible
- Hail
- 1.5 in
- Wind
- 60.0 mph
Counties Outagamie County, WI, Shawano County, WI, Waupaca County, WI
The radar
The Green Bay radar (KGRB), 50 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 3:11 PM CDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Minneapolis, MN (KMPX), launched 12:00Z, 11.8 hours before the alert went out and 386 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 8 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -259 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1506 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 45 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 124 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 229 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Green Bay, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Apr 13, 2:44 PM CDT, 4 hours 5 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- Thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and continue into the overnight hours with hail in excess of 2 inches, damaging winds and a tornado possible with the strongest storms. The highest risk is across central Wisconsin.
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches across parts of central into east-central Wisconsin may lead to additional flood concerns through tonight.
- An active stretch of weather continues through late week with continued periods of showers and storms. The risk area for severe storms shifts south on Tuesday, but extends north into parts of central and east-central Wisconsin.
- Minor to moderate river flooding is ongoing or forecast to occur on several area rivers. Expect many rivers to rise this week due to additional rain and runoff from Upper Michigan, with the greatest impacts expected on the Menominee River, where some locations may see major flooding during the mid to late part of the week.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 13, 2:44 PM CDT, 4 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
244 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Thunderstorms will develop late this afternoon and continue
into the overnight hours with hail in excess of 2 inches,
damaging winds and a tornado possible with the strongest
storms. The highest risk is across central Wisconsin.
- Rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches across parts of central into
east-central Wisconsin may lead to additional flood concerns
through tonight.
- An active stretch of weather continues through late week with
continued periods of showers and storms. The risk area for
severe storms shifts south on Tuesday, but extends north into
parts of central and east-central Wisconsin.
- Minor to moderate river flooding is ongoing or forecast to
occur on several area rivers. Expect many rivers to rise this
week due to additional rain and runoff from Upper Michigan,
with the greatest impacts expected on the Menominee River,
where some locations may see major flooding during the mid to
late part of the week.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 245 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026
Tonight: Severe Storms/Heavy Rain
Early afternoon surface analysis indicated a surface low over
central Nebraska with a warm front snaking eastward across
northern Iowa into central Wisconsin. MLCAPE has increased to
around 1000 J/kg across central Wisconsin with some inhibition
noted.
Late this afternoon, expect more focused storm
initiation/intensification generally in the vicinity of the
warm front and nose of the low- level jet. Surface-based
instability is maximized over central Wisconsin (1000-2000 J/kg)
by late this afternoon with effective shear around 40-50 kts.
Combined with steep lapse rates already sampled by the 18Z GRB
RAOB, the environment will be supportive of large to very large
hail. The tornado risk likely will be highest along the warm
front from west-central Wisconsin into perhaps central
Wisconsin as the low-level jet increases early this evening and
overlaps the warm front/instability axis. Damaging wind risk
will depend on the degree of upscale growth/organization of
storms. Overall, the severe weather risk lessens with northward
extent.
Precipitable water values remain near the top of climatology for
mid April. HREF probability matched mean 24-hr rainfall is in
the 1 to 3 inch range across parts of central into east-central
Wisconsin through tonight, on the nose of the low-level jet.
However, rainfall amounts will depend on the organization and
degree of training. This rainfall could exacerbate already
saturated soils.
Areas of fog may also develop overnight behind the storms.
Tuesday: Additional storms
The front slides south on Tuesday with the instability axis also
displaced south. The placement of the boundary will impact the
northward extent of severe weather during the
afternoon/evening. RAP hodographs show lesser low-level shear
although an elongated profile favorable for large hail and
winds. Currently the highest risk of severe storms is across
southern Wisconsin, but could extend into parts of east-central
Wisconsin.
Wednesday-Monday: Active into the weekend
Southwest flow aloft persists into late week keeping the area in
a warm, wet pattern. Another shortwave trough will bring
additional shower (40-80%) chances Wednesday into Thursday. A
more dynamic trough is slated to impact the region late Friday
into the weekend bringing additional widespread rainfall and
storms. The northward extent of greater instability is somewhat
uncertain with this system, impacting severe weather potential,
but this will be something to watch in the coming days. Drier
and cooler weather is expected behind this system for early next
week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1251 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026
Widespread showers and storms will develop late this afternoon
into the overnight hours with MFVR/IFR conditions. Initial
storms may begin to initiate by 21-22Z today, becoming more
widespread this evening. Areas of fog/low clouds will likely
persist into Tuesday.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
Issued at 245 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026
Flooding is expected to continue on several area rivers during
the week, and will be exacerbated by periodic heavy rainfall.
Runoff from Upper Michigan is still expected to bring moderate
to major flooding along the Menominee River, especially during
the mid to late part of the week. If you live near a river or
stream, keep a close eye on water levels this week and monitor
the latest Flood Warnings from the National Weather Service in
Green Bay.
&&
.GRB WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Flood Watch through Tuesday morning for WIZ013-018>022-030-031-
035>040-045-048>050-073-074.
MARINE...None.
&&
DISCUSSION...JM
AVIATION...JM
HYDROLOGY...Kieckbusch/JMHazardous weather outlook, Apr 13, 2:51 PM CDT, 3 hours 58 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Green Bay WI 251 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026 WIZ005-010>013-018>022-030-031-035>040-045-048>050-073-074-142000- Vilas-Oneida-Forest-Florence-Northern Marinette County-Lincoln- Langlade-Menominee-Northern Oconto County-Door-Marathon-Shawano- Wood-Portage-Waupaca-Outagamie-Brown-Kewaunee-Waushara-Winnebago- Calumet-Manitowoc-Southern Marinette County- Southern Oconto County- 251 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north-central and northeast Wisconsin. .DAY ONE...Tonight Elevated water levels or flooding continue along some rivers. Severe storms, including heavy rainfall, large to very large hail, damaging winds and tornado or two are possible late this afternoon into tonight. The highest risk of severe storms is across central into east- central Wisconsin. Additional flooding may occur for areas that receive heavy rainfall tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday There is a chance of severe thunderstorms south of a line from Wisconsin Rapids to Sturgeon bay during the late afternoon and evening on Tuesday. Large hail and strong winds will be the primary threats. Additional thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, and again Friday night into Saturday. Elevated water levels and at least minor flooding will continue along many rivers through the week. Runoff from the Upper Peninsula will likely result in moderate to possibly major flooding on the Menominee River during the mid to late part of the week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters should report severe weather and flooding to the National Weather Service in Green Bay. LMZ521-522-541>543-142000- The Bay of Green Bay south of a line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage-Lake Michigan from Washington Island to Sheboygan- 251 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northwest Lake Michigan and the waters of Green Bay. .DAY ONE...Tonight Thunderstorms, some possibly strong to severe, are expected tonight. Areas of fog are possible. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Monday Thunderstorms will be possible at times Tuesday through Wednesday night, and again Friday night into Saturday. Severe storms will be possible Tuesday evening.
In the hours before
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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Green Bay WI
641 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0608 PM Hail 5 NE Marshfield 44.71N 90.10W
04/13/2026 E1.25 Inch Marathon WI Public
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Green Bay, WI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 11:33 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Shawano, Waupaca | 5 days |
| Apr 13, 2:04 AM CDT | Flood Watch | GRB | Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Langlade, Lincoln and 12 more | 49 hr |
| Apr 13, 7:30 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Portage | 4 days |
| Apr 13, 7:31 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Portage | 3 days |
| Apr 13, 10:53 AM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Lincoln, Marathon | 11 hr |
| Apr 13, 3:49 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GRB | 7 hr | |
| Apr 13, 4:10 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Florence, Forest | 8 days |
| Apr 13, 4:16 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Portage | 29 min |
| Apr 13, 4:22 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Marathon, Portage | 53 min |
| Apr 13, 4:43 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Shawano, Waupaca | 62 min |
| Apr 13, 4:44 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | GRB | Marinette | 4 days |
| Apr 13, 4:46 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Marathon | 59 min |
| Apr 13, 5:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Portage, Wood | 57 min |
| Apr 13, 5:07 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Menominee | 23 min |
| Apr 13, 5:22 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | GRB | Marathon, Portage, Wood | 5 hr |
| Apr 13, 5:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Menominee | 37 min |
| Apr 13, 5:41 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Marathon, Wood | 48 min |
| Apr 13, 5:42 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Langlade, Marathon, Shawano | 48 min |
| Apr 13, 5:45 PM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | GRB | 67 hr | |
| Apr 13, 5:47 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRB | Langlade, Menominee, Oconto, Shawano, Waupaca | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 5:55 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRB | Marathon, Portage | 3 hr |
| Apr 13, 5:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Marinette | 46 min |
| Apr 13, 6:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Portage, Waupaca | 41 min |
| Apr 13, 6:37 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Brown, Outagamie | 38 min |
| Apr 13, 6:39 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | GRB | Lincoln | 36 min |
| Apr 13, 6:44 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Lincoln, Marathon | 35 min |
| Apr 13, 6:55 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRB | Marathon | 29 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.