Multi-state tornado threats in Arizona and Wisconsin
Picking up: 5 in the last 7 days
Updated saturday
The latest in this situation
- Tornado tore through Heber-Overgaard area.
- NWS issued a tornado watch for northern Arizona, urging the governor to declare a state of emergency.
- The American Red Cross set up a shelter in Heber-Overgaard following a storm, where Eric Woods was present.
- Tornado struck Heber-Overgaard, Arizona.
- NWS issued a tornado warning for Heber-Overgaard, leading to a call from Rep Blackman for Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency.
How it started
The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for various areas across the state of Wisconsin.
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What happened
The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for various areas across the state of Wisconsin.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- NWS issued a tornado warning for Heber-Overgaard, leading to a call from Rep Blackman for Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency.Sub-event
- The National Weather Service issued separate tornado warnings for Waukesha and general tornado warnings for Milwaukee County on August 18, 2026.Sub-event
Preliminary data confirms tornado destruction in Wisconsin.1 source
Tornado warnings issued for Wisconsin.1 source
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The entities involved
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National Weather Service
U.S. forecasting agency of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Wisconsin
state of the United States of America
Related events
- NWS confirmed a tornado hit Fort Stockton on October 15, 2026.
- NWS issued warnings regarding a storm threat in Bay Minette on October 8, 2026.
- NWS issued a gale warning for North Shore on October 12, 2026.
- A tornado watch is in effect, prompting institutional emergency response at Duke University.
- NWS forecasters explained the current fire risk levels in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- wisn.com
- sitkasentinel.comTornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes - Daily Sitka Sentinel
- fox9.comWisconsin tornadoes: Major damage left behind in Appleton, Menasha