Tornado Warning — Warned Area, WI — May 17, 2026

NWS MKX · ETN 53 · National Weather Service warning

Radar-indicated position & projected track

Event Summary

The National Weather Service office MKX issued a tornado warning at 16:16 UTC on May 17, 2026. The warning was in effect for 27 minutes, ending at May 17, 2026 16:43 UTC. At the last radar check, the storm was located near 43.00, -89.54, moving east-northeast at about 26 mph.

Timeline

Issued: May 17, 2026 16:16 UTC
Last updated: May 18, 2026 11:15 UTC
Ended: May 17, 2026 16:43 UTC

Counties Affected

Dane, WI

Towns in the Path

Fitchburg, WI Madison, WI

Storm Reports

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