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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
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Key Points:
- A tornado struck Winnebago County, Wisconsin, causing significant damage to homes, downed trees, and power outages affecting over 30,000 people, with cities like Appleton and Menasha severely impacted.
- No fatalities or injuries have been reported so far, but emergency officials continue to assess the situation amid widespread destruction including overturned vehicles and collapsed buildings.
- The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for the Fox Cities region and reported the storm produced winds up to 60 mph, with ongoing severe weather expected in east central and southeastern Wisconsin.
- Power outages are extensive, notably in Menasha where the entire city lost electricity due to a downed transmission line, prompting the opening of emergency shelters for displaced residents.
- Authorities urge residents to stay indoors, avoid travel due to road closures and downed power lines, and check on neighbors as recovery and damage assessments continue.
