Wisconsin Tornado Causes Extensive Damage and Cuts Power to Thousands of Homes
The National Weather Service said the radar-confirmed tornado cut power to more than 15,000 customers and left crews assessing widespread damage.
- A tornado struck Winnebago County, about 90 miles northwest of Milwaukee, on Monday, damaging homes and downing trees as it moved over Lake Winnebago toward Fond du Lac County.
- The National Weather Service had issued a "destructive, severe" thunderstorm warning for the region before the tornado touched down, with damage reports emerging across Outagamie County and Winnebago County.
- Reports of "extensive and severe damage" emerged from Menasha and Fox Crossing with collapsed buildings, while the entire city of Menasha—about 18,000 people—lost power due to a downed transmission line.
- Gov. Tony Evers issued a statement Monday afternoon pledging state assistance, while the Menasha Police Department urged the public to stay indoors and avoid road closures in affected areas.
- Severe weather is forecast to continue through Monday afternoon across Wisconsin, with The National Weather Service expecting winds exceeding 60 mph , hail, and the possibility of an isolated, brief tornado.
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