High North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued August 18 at 5:52PM CDT until August 18 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

At 552 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Columbus, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
Columbus and Fall River around 555 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include East
Bristol and Danville.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
224th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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