Tornado Warning Issued for Dane County, Wisconsin
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NOAA issued it on April 25, 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 Tornado Warning is in effect for Dane County, Wisconsin, until 6:45 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Dane County, Wisconsin
- Issued
- April 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Tornado Warning in Dane County, Wisconsin
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Tornado Warning for Northeastern Dane County in south central Wisconsin. This warning is effective from 6:05 PM CDT until 6:45 PM CDT on April 17, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Northeastern Dane County, including areas such as Eastern Madison, Sun Prairie, Waunakee, Monona, Windsor, Cottage Grove, Maple Bluff, Marshall, Token Creek, and Deansville.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include a tornado and quarter size hail (1.00 inch). The storm is capable of producing flying debris, damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees, based on radar-indicated rotation.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:05 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, until 6:45 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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