Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands

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A tornado in northeastern Wisconsin caused extensive damage by ripping roofs off homes, flipping vehicles, and cutting power for more than 30,000 residents. The event disrupted communities including Menasha and Appleton and was confirmed by the National Weather Service.

Tornado that blackened midday sky rips roofs off homes and flips vehicles in town of Menasha A tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday, blackening the midday sky and sending workers sheltering in office basements as ferocious winds splintered homes, scattered twisted metal across a highway and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago county, about 90 miles (145km) north-west of Milwaukee. Damage was reported in cities including Appleton and Menasha, where police chief Matt Albrecht said some homes and businesses were “severely impacted”. Continue reading...