Severe weather in Wisconsin causes power outages for thousands (2024)

As of 11 p.m. on May 21, We Energies reported that 22,066 customers were out of service.

THOSE IMPROVEMENTS OUT THERE. KRISTIN PIERCE LIVE IN MENOMINEE FALLS TONIGHT. AND RIGHT NOW CREWS ARE WORKING TO RESTORE POWER IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN. LET’S GO AHEAD AND PULL UP THOSE LATEST NUMBERS AGAIN FROM WE ENERGIES. MOST OF THE OUTAGES THAT WE’RE SEEING TONIGHT, YOU HAVE THEM LISTED HERE ON YOUR SCREEN. DODGE JEFFERSON WAUKESHA RACINE COUNTIES WE ENERGIES. RIGHT NOW ASKING FOR PATIENCE AS CREWS WORK TO GET THE POWER TURNED BACK ON. THE BIGGEST ISSUE WE SEE WITH STRONG WINDS LIKE THAT IS TREES FALLING INTO OUR EQUIPMENT, KNOCKING DOWN POWER LINES, AND THAT CAN BE REALLY TIME CONSUMING TO CLEAN UP. YOU KNOW, IF WE HAVE TO, YOU KNOW, REPLACE POLES AND STRING THAT WIRE, WE ENERGY SAYS IF YOUR POWER DOES GO OUT, CONTACT THEM IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT ASSUME THAT YOUR NEIGHBOR HAS ALREADY REPORTED THAT DAMAGE. BEFORE THE STORMS MOVED INTO WISCONSIN. THEY HIT IOWA MORE THAN A DOZEN COUNTIES THERE HAVE DISASTER EMERGENCIES FOLLOWING MULTIPLE TORNADOES. VIDEO SHOWS THE STORMS IN RED OAK. SOME 50 MILES SOUTHEAST OF OMAHA, NEBRASKA. WE HAVE MORE VIDEO NOW FROM GREENFIELD, ABOUT 60 MILES SOUTHWEST OF DES MOINES. HOMES THERE DEMOLISHED. YOU CAN SEE DEBRIS SCATTERED AT LEAST ONE DEATH HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BECAUSE OF THE STORMS. AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. THOSE SEVERE STORMS CUTTING A WIND TURBINE IN HALF. TURBINE ALSO CATCHING FIRE. WELL, NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO DOWNLOAD THE WISN 12 APP. THERE YOU CAN TRACK ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS AS IT IS A FREE DOWNLOAD. YOU CAN ALSO CUSTOMIZE ALERTS FOR YOUR AREA, AND WE DO WANT TO PASS ALONG A PROGRAMING NOTE. TONIGHT’S SEVERE WEATHER CUT OFF EPISODES OF THE GOOD DOCTOR AND THE ROOKIE. WISN 12 WILL RE-AIR THOSE EPISODES LATE WEDNESDAY EVENING, EARLY THURSDAY MORNING. THE GOOD DOCTOR AT 1205 IN THE MORNING, THE ROOKIE AT 105. WI

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Severe weather in Wisconsin causes power outages for thousands

As of 11 p.m. on May 21, We Energies reported that 22,066 customers were out of service.

Several thousand Wisconsin residents are experiencing power outages Tuesday night after strong winds and heavy rain moved through the state.As of 1:30 a.m. on May 22, We Energies reports 434 outages. A total of 36,719 customers are out of service. Waukesha, Outagamie, and Milwaukee counties are the most affected. Milwaukee 2,821 Outagamie 3,994Racine 1,710Sheboygan 763Walworth 1,366Washington 737Waukesha 15,903 Winnebago 1,914These totals were last updated Wednesday at 1:30 a.m.To track power outages, see the We Energies Power Outage Map.Crews are working to restore power. We Energies asks customers who experience outages to contact them immediately, regardless of whether their neighbors seem to have power. Don't assume a reported outage represents everyone in your area.To report an outage to We Energies or check the status, click here or call 800-662-4797. We Energies has the following suggestions if your power goes out:Report your outage online or the We Energies app. The power company will provide updates to you on the estimated time of restoration as it assesses the extent of the damage.Stay at least 25 feet away from downed lines.

MILWAUKEE —

Several thousand Wisconsin residents are experiencing power outages Tuesday night after strong winds and heavy rain moved through the state.

As of 1:30 a.m. on May 22, We Energies reports 434 outages. A total of 36,719 customers are out of service. Waukesha, Outagamie, and Milwaukee counties are the most affected.

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  • Milwaukee 2,821
  • Outagamie 3,994
  • Racine 1,710
  • Sheboygan 763
  • Walworth 1,366
  • Washington 737
  • Waukesha 15,903
  • Winnebago 1,914

These totals were last updated Wednesday at 1:30 a.m.

Live Tracking: Wisconsin severe weather and possible tornadoes

To track power outages, see the We Energies Power Outage Map.

Crews are working to restore power. We Energies asks customers who experience outages to contact them immediately, regardless of whether their neighbors seem to have power. Don't assume a reported outage represents everyone in your area.

To report an outage to We Energies or check the status, click here or call 800-662-4797.

We Energies has the following suggestions if your power goes out:

  • Report your outage online or the We Energies app. The power company will provide updates to you on the estimated time of restoration as it assesses the extent of the damage.
  • Stay at least 25 feet away from downed lines.
Severe weather in Wisconsin causes power outages for thousands (2024)

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