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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to homes
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- A tornado struck northeastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing extensive damage in cities including Appleton and Menasha, with homes and businesses severely impacted and over 30,000 people losing power.
- No fatalities or injuries have been reported as of Monday evening, but emergency officials continue to search affected areas amid blocked roads and hazardous conditions.
- The tornado was spawned by a large storm system fueled by heat and humidity, prompting tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings for the Fox Cities region; damage included roofs torn off, flipped vehicles, and downed trees and power lines.
- Authorities have opened shelters for displaced residents, and power restoration efforts are expected to take several days; officials urge the public to avoid damaged areas due to safety risks from debris and downed power lines.
- The storm moved southward out of Wisconsin by Monday evening, dissipating as it approached the Chicago area.
