Severe Storms Cut Power to Over 200,000 Wisconsin, Nebraska Residents

Severe storms over the weekend and into Tuesday have caused widespread power outages across southeastern Nebraska and southeastern Wisconsin. In Nebraska, winds exceeding 80 mph toppled trees and power poles, damaging about 10 miles of cables and leaving initially 1,500 customers without power, which has been reduced to fewer than 350 as crews continue repairs. Southeastern Wisconsin is experiencing over 20,000 outages, especially in Waukesha, Jefferson, Walworth, Dane, and Milwaukee counties, with Waukesha alone accounting for over 11,000 outages amid heavy rainfall and flooding that led to a State of Emergency declaration. Utility companies including We Energies, Alliant Energy, and MG&E are actively working to restore power, with some outages expected to be resolved quickly through rerouting power lines, although damaged infrastructure remains. The situation is fluid with crews prioritizing safety due to live downed lines and ongoing severe weather conditions. Residents are advised to stay updated as repairs and restoration efforts continue in both states.