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We Energies: 95 percent of customers expected to get power back by Monday night

Posted at 4:23 PM, Jul 22, 2019
and last updated 2019-07-22 17:23:30-04

We Energies estimates that 95% of customers who lost power in the storm will have their power restored by the end of Monday night.

The utility company says crews have been working around the clock to restore power. We Energies said nearly 21,000 were without power Monday morning due to one of the most powerful storms to hit the Fox Valley in two decades. Power has been restored to more than 80,000 customers since Friday night.

Anyone who sees downed power lines and damaged utility equipment is asked to call 800‑662‑4797 immediately.

The National Weather Service has confirmed three tornadoes Friday night. One near Jeffris in Lincoln County, another near Tripoli in Oneida County and a third near Mosinee in Marathon County. The weather service confirmed a fourth tornado Saturday morning near New London in the Fox Valley.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.