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NWS confirms EF-3 tornado as Fox Valley begins storm cleanup Tuesday
WLUK • • general
Key Points:
- A powerful EF-3 tornado with 140 mph winds struck Menasha and nearby areas Monday morning, causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, power lines, and trees over a 12.1-mile path.
- Local authorities are conducting damage assessments, with some streets in Menasha impassable due to downed power lines; a curfew is in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to ensure public safety.
- Thousands remain without power as utility crews work to restore service, having already restored power to over 98,000 customers combined; extensive damage means full restoration will take time.
- Three emergency shelters have opened for displaced residents, and volunteers are being organized to assist with recovery efforts, with donation and support centers established at the former UW–Oshkosh Fox Cities campus.
- Officials urge residents to avoid affected areas unless necessary, stay clear of downed power lines, obey barricades, and use 911 only for emergencies to allow first responders to operate efficiently.
