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Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the tornado and its aftermath are available from ABC7 Los Angeles, which reported on the incident.
A tornado touched down in Wisconsin on Monday, causing significant disruption. The storm led to thousands of people losing power, with over 30,000 households affected. The tornado also had a major impact on daily life, forcing workers to seek shelter in office basements.
The storm was intense enough to darken the sky during the middle of the day. Further details about the tornado and its aftermath are available from ABC7 Los Angeles , which reported on the incident. For more information on the extent of the damage and the current situation in Wisconsin, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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