Wisconsin Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/19/2026 17:18

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 19 at 7:18PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 19, 2026 - 5:18pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 718 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Abbotsford, or 41 miles west of Wausau, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Abbotsford around 730 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this strong thunderstorm include Colby, Unity, Milan, Cherokee, Athens, Poniatowski, Edgar, Rib Falls, Little Chicago and Hamburg.
Instruction: 
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening weather conditions. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Marathon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Green Bay WI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov