Thousands Left Without Power in Southern Wisconsin Amid Severe Storms
⚡ Widespread Power Outages Reported Across Multiple Counties ⚡
📍 JEFFERSON COUNTY, Wis. – Severe storms sweeping through southern Wisconsin have left thousands of residents without electricity early Saturday morning. According to outage maps from local energy providers, widespread power disruptions have impacted several counties.
🔴 Jefferson County Hit Hardest
🔹 We Energies has reported that over 7,400 customers in Jefferson County alone are experiencing power outages. The utility company is working to restore service as quickly as possible, but no estimated time for full restoration has been provided yet.
🌎 Other Affected Counties
Power outages extend beyond Jefferson County, affecting thousands more in neighboring areas:
✅ Dane County: Madison Gas and Electric reports more than 1,000 outages as of 1 a.m. Saturday. ✅ Dodge, Rock, and Walworth Counties: We Energies has recorded hundreds of outages in these regions. ✅ Baraboo Area: Alliant Energy has also reported power disruptions in this area.
🌩️ Storms Linked to Widespread Power Outages
The widespread power outages coincide with severe storm warnings issued for the region. Strong winds, heavy rain, and lightning strikes are likely contributing factors to the disruptions. Residents are advised to stay indoors and follow updates from local authorities and energy providers.
📢 Ongoing Developments
🔧 Utility companies are actively assessing the situation and working on restoring power. 📌 This is a developing story – stay tuned for further updates.
For the latest power outage updates, visit the official websites of We Energies, Madison Gas and Electric, and Alliant Energy.
📡 Stay safe and informed!
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