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Wisconsin Tornado Outbreak: Multiple EF-3 Twisters Confirmed

4/19/2026

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On April 17, 2026, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado struck Weston and Ringle, Wisconsin, with winds of 140–145 mph.
This event is part of a Wisconsin outbreak with multiple tornadoes this month.
Other confirmed twisters include an EF-3 near Cream in Buffalo County and an EF-1 in Blair, Trempealeau County.
Southern Wisconsin recorded two EF-0 tornadoes and one EF-1, with damage assessments ongoing.

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Story summary

On April 17, 2026, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-3 tornado struck Weston and Ringle, Wisconsin, with winds of 140–145 mph.
This event is part of a Wisconsin outbreak with multiple tornadoes this month.
Other confirmed twisters include an EF-3 near Cream in Buffalo County and an EF-1 in Blair, Trempealeau County.
Southern Wisconsin recorded two EF-0 tornadoes and one EF-1, with damage assessments ongoing.