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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands

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A tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing extensive damage including ripped roofs, flipped vehicles, and power outages affecting over 30,000 people. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado in Winnebago County, with significant damage reported in Appleton and Menasha. Police chief Matt Albrecht described some homes and businesses as severely impacted. The event is notable for its intensity and the widespread disruption to the community.

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Severe damage to homes and businesses in Menasha and Appleton

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A tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday.

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A tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday.

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  • Severe damage to homes and businesses in Menasha and Appleton
  • Power outages disrupt economic activity for thousands

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<p>Tornado that blackened midday sky rips roofs off homes and flips vehicles in town of Menasha</p><p>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.</p><p>The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago county, about 90 miles (145km) north-west of Milwaukee.

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A tornado struck north-eastern Wisconsin on Monday.

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The tornado knocked out power to more than 30,000 people.

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The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado in Winnebago county.

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Damage was reported in cities including Appleton and Menasha.

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The tornado ripped roofs off homes and flipped vehicles in the town of Menasha.

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