Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chippewa and Rusk Counties in Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 13, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for parts of Chippewa and Rusk Counties in Wisconsin until 6:15 PM CDT, with hazards including 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northwestern Wisconsin.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Alert Details
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, effective from 5:27 PM CDT until 6:15 PM CDT on April 13, 2026. It was issued by NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Southeastern Rusk County and Northeastern Chippewa County in Wisconsin, including specific locations such as Cornell, Holcombe, Conrath, Sheldon, Tony, and Rusk County Airport.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows, as this storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Expected Conditions
Expected hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch), which may cause hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:27 PM CDT and expires at 6:15 PM CDT on April 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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