Waukesha County storm damage; NWS confirms tornado hit Sussex
SUSSEX, Wis. - Strong storms pushed through southeast Wisconsin on Tuesday, April 14, downing trees and causing widespread damage.
More than 8,000 We Energies customers were without power on Wednesday morning, according to the utility's outage map.
Storm damage
Dig deeper:
Waukesha County was one of the areas hit hard by the storms. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit Sussex around 6:27 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Lisbon Presbyterian Church, located on Hillside Road near Wildwood Way in Sussex, was heavily damaged.
Storm damage near Hillside Road and Wildwood Way in Sussex
Lisbon Presbyterian Church
Report a power outage
What we know:
We Energies encourages anyone who experiences a power outage to report it as soon as it occurs in one of three ways: online, through the app or by calling 1-800-662-4797.
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We Energies says it is expecting to get most of the power outages in Kenosha restored throughout the day.
Wisconsin severe weather: View, submit pictures of storm damage
FOX6 News viewers shared images of the severe weather and damage caused by storms – the first round raced through southeast Wisconsin.
We Energies safety tips
What you can do:
For tips on what to do before, during or after a power outage, visit the We Energies website. Some safety tips include:
- Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and assume they are energized.
- Use flashlights, not candles
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
- Check on neighbors and relatives, especially seniors or anyone with medical conditions
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the National Weather Service, the FOX6 Weather Experts along with We Energies.