More than 81,000 Customers without Power as Storms Hit Wisconsin
We Energies said crews are investigating the cause as traffic lights failed and restoration timing remained unclear.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, severe storms swept across Wisconsin, leaving more than 81,000 utility customers without power; We Energies reported more than 73,000 customers affected, including more than 18,000 in Milwaukee.
- Extremely hot and humid conditions combined with severe weather threats produced damaging winds up to 70 mph, large hail, and at least one isolated tornado across the state.
- Wisconsin Public Service reported 231 outages affecting about 8,300 customers in Vilas, Oneida and Kewaunee counties, while widespread damage struck Menasha and Neenah affecting homes, businesses and vehicles.
- We Energies crews investigated the outage cause and worked to restore power as timing remained unclear; traffic signals in Milwaukee near Hampton Avenue and Sherman Boulevard were not functioning.
- Temperatures should cool to the mid-80s by Tuesday, July 28, as a cold front drops humidity, followed by quieter and more comfortable days before another rain chance arrives late this week.
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