UPDATE at 8:50 p.m. on 4/15/2026: All tornado warnings for southeast Wisconsin have either expired or been cancelled.
UPDATE at 8:25 p.m. on 4/15/2026: The National Weather Service extends tornado warning for central Racine County until 9:00 p.m.
At 8:24 p.m., severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Rochester, or near Wind Lake, moving east at 40 mph.
The tornado warning for Walworth County expired at 8:30 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Caledonia WI, Waterford WI and Union Grove WI until 9:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/sbir2Zchqs
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) April 16, 2026
UPDATE at 8:15 p.m. on 4/15/2026: The National Weather Service extends a tornado warning into southwestern Racine County and northwestern Kenosha County in southeastern Wisconsin until 8:45 p.m.
At 8:16 p.m., severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near East Troy, moving east at 40 mph.
Tornado Warning including Burlington WI, Waterford WI and Union Grove WI until 8:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/j00xxcu6Za
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) April 16, 2026
SULLIVAN, Wis. — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Walworth County until 8:30 p.m.
At 8:03 p.m., severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Delavan, moving east at 30 mph. A radar-confirmed rotation was noted, with flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.
Tornado Warning including Elkhorn WI, East Troy WI and Troy WI until 8:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/Za1qFJj7jF
— NWS Milwaukee (@NWSMilwaukee) April 16, 2026
Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur, and tree damage is likely. Dangerous storms will be near Elkhorn, East Troy, Tibbets, Millard, and Abells Corners.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
