Severe Storms Tonight in Wisconsin: Tornadoes, Giant Hail, and Damaging Winds Incoming!

If you’re living in Central Wisconsin, you’ll want to pay close attention to tonight’s weather.
Forecasters are warning that a serious round of storms is on the way — and it could get rough out there.

The National Weather Service has placed much of our area under a Moderate Risk for severe weather, which is Level 4 out of 5. That’s not something we see very often, and it means conditions are setting up for some dangerous storms.

So, What’s Coming?

Starting this afternoon and lasting into early Tuesday morning (April 29, 2025), strong thunderstorms are expected to roll through.
We’re talking about damaging winds that could top 70 mph, hail as big as golf balls, and even a real chance for tornadoes — some of which could be pretty strong.

This isn’t just a “watch it from your porch” type of storm. It’s the kind where you want to be indoors, stay updated, and have a plan just in case.

Who’s in the Crosshairs?

The highest risk covers parts of central Minnesota, northern Iowa, and right into western and central Wisconsin.
If you’re in or around La Crosse, Eau Claire, or Wausau, you’re in the zone where these storms could hit hardest.

Weather experts are saying these storms could pop up quickly, so if a warning is issued, you might not have a lot of time to react.

Here’s How to Stay Safe Tonight

• Keep tabs on the weather: Make sure you have more than one way to get alerts — whether it’s a weather app, a radio, or TV updates.

• Know where to go: Your safest spot is a basement, or if you don’t have one, an interior room away from windows on the lowest floor.

• Stay put if you can: Driving during a storm is dangerous, especially at night when it’s harder to see what’s coming. If you can stay home, do it.

• Prepare for power outages: Have flashlights ready, charge your phones, and make sure you have extra batteries handy.

Tonight’s storms could be the real deal. It’s better to be ready and not need it than caught off guard if the weather turns bad.
Stay connected, stay safe, and keep an eye on the sky.

We’ll get through it — but let’s be smart about it.