We Energies crews are working around the clock to restore power after severe storms brought damaging winds across southeastern Wisconsin. Since early Tuesday morning, crews have restored service to more than 50,000 customers.
We Energies employees and extra crews from across the state are responding to outages as quickly and safely as possible.
Strong wind gusts — reaching nearly 60 mph in southeast Wisconsin — knocked down large trees and power lines, snaped poles and caused widespread outages.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning of additional severe weather risk across Wisconsin for much of the week. Forecasts call for thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.
What customers should expect
- Outages are likely: Strong winds can knock trees and limbs into power lines and poles. Significant lightning can also damage We Energies equipment.
- Restoration takes time: Hundreds of crews are responding to power outages around the clock.
- Give crews space: Tree damage may prevent We Energies crews from parking on the side of the road when responding to outages. Watch out for utility trucks and emergency responders as you travel.
What customers can do right now
- Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and storm debris. Use generators safely and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Submit outage reports on our website, through the We Energies mobile app, or by calling 800-662-4797 and following the automated prompts.
- Make a plan and prepare an emergency kit: This includes charging phones, gathering flashlights and extra batteries, and having a backup plan for necessary medical equipment.
- Download or update the We Energies app: It is available via Apple Store or Google Play.
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