Thousands without power; gusting winds rush through SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE - Gusting winds are causing power outages throughout southeast Wisconsin into early Thursday, Dec. 16. Monitor the We Energies Outage Map for the latest numbers.
Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch to be in effect for Dodge, Fond du Lac, Jefferson, Sheboygan, Walworth, Washington, and Waukesha counties. It was expected to expire at 1 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 16. Monitor the complete FOX6 Weather forecast.
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