Tornado Warning for Columbia, WI; Sauk, WI
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At 504 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lake Delton, or near Wisconsin Dells, 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....
What the bulletin says to 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.
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At 504 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Lake Delton, or near Wisconsin Dells, 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Baraboo around 510 PM CDT. Portage around 515 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Devils Lake St Park, Okee, and Merrimac.
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Tornado Warning issued August 18 at 5:05PM CDT until August 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Tornado Warning issued August 18 at 4:48PM CDT until August 18 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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