Tornado Hits Central Wisconsin: Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage and Power Outages in Multiple Counties

Unity, Wisconsin United States of America
A confirmed tornado was reported near Abbotsford, moving northeast at 80 mph
Approximately 3,300 customers affected by power outage in Oshkosh area
Extensive damage in Neillsville, Sparta, Augusta and on HWY 35 from Alma to the Trempealeau County line
Multiple power outages reported in Marathon, Lincoln, Langlade, and Wood counties
Over 31,000 customers without power in Wisconsin
Severe storms hit central Wisconsin on Tuesday night
Tornado Hits Central Wisconsin: Severe Storms Cause Extensive Damage and Power Outages in Multiple Counties

WAUSAU, Wis. - Severe storms moved through central Wisconsin on Tuesday night, causing multiple power outages and reports of tornado activity.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a confirmed tornado was reported near Abbotsford, 19 miles west of Wausau, moving northeast at 80 mph. The NWS also issued tornado warnings for Antigo and Langlade County earlier in the evening.

The storms caused extensive damage across multiple counties including Marathon, Lincoln, Langlade, and Wood. Reports indicate trees are down in various areas including Neillsville, Sparta, Augusta, and on HWY 35 from Alma to the Trempealeau County line. HWY 35 is closed at the Buffalo-Trempealeau County line due to downed trees.

Power outages were reported in various areas including Western Wisconsin where over 4,000 Xcel Energy customers were affected. Eau Claire Energy Cooperative also reported multiple power outages and crews are being dispatched to restore power.

Approximately 31,673 customers are without power in Wisconsin on Tuesday night. Nearly 3,300 customers in the Oshkosh area were affected by the power outage.

The NWS advises anyone in areas affected by severe weather to find shelter immediately and stay away from downed power lines and trees.

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NWS issues tornado warning for Antigo and Langlade Co.

WSaw News Channel Seven WSAW Staff Wednesday, 22 May 2024 01:10
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    • The National Weather Service in Green Bay has issued a tornado warning for Antigo and Langlade County.
    • Anyone in those counties needs to find shelter immediately.
    • The warning is in effect until 9:15 p.m.
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    • Approximately 31,673 customers are without power in Wisconsin on Tuesday night.
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Reported tornado near Unity, severe storms cause damage in central Wisconsin

WSaw News Channel Seven WSAW Staff Wednesday, 22 May 2024 02:09
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    • A tornado was reported near Unity, in western Marathon Co.
    • Storms caused damage in central Wisconsin
    • Law enforcement received a report of downed trees and possible tornado damage in Unity, Wood County
    • Trees are down in Marshfield
    • Public works crews are clearing downed trees from the street in Unity area
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Multiple power outages, damages reported after severe weather

WEAU News WEAU Staff Wednesday, 22 May 2024 01:07
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    • Severe weather caused multiple power outages in western Wisconsin.
    • Eau Claire Energy Cooperative is working to restore power and reports crews are being dispatched.
    • As of 7:55 p.m., over 100 outages affecting more than 4,000 Xcel Energy customers in Western Wisconsin.
    • Trees and powerlines are down in multiple areas including Neillsville, Sparta, Augusta, and on HWY 35 from Alma to the Trempealeau County line.
    • HWY 35 is closed at the Buffalo-Trempealeau County line due to downed trees.
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Power outages reported in Northeast Wisconsin during Tuesday storm

WBAY News - Gray Television Inc. WBAY news Wednesday, 22 May 2024 02:02
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    • Approximately 31,673 customers are without power in Wisconsin on Tuesday night.
    • Nearly 3,300 customers in the Oshkosh area are affected by the power outage.
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National Weather Service confirms tornado west of Wausau Tuesday night as storms move across central Wisconsin

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Jamie Rokus, Wednesday, 22 May 2024 03:28
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    • A line of severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity moved across central Wisconsin for about two hours Tuesday night.
    • At 7:47 p.m., a confirmed tornado was located 13 miles east of Abbotsford, of 19 miles west of Wausau, moving northeast at 80 mph.
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    • A tornado was reported near Unity, in western Marathon Co.
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