Wisconsin winter storm: Power outages, We Energies resources

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The We Energies outage map reported more than 700 customers without power at one point on Wednesday evening as a winter storm moved across southeast Wisconsin. 

What you can do:

We Energies encourages anyone who experiences a power outage to report it as soon as it occurs in one of three ways: online, through the app or by calling 1-800-662-4797.

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The We Energies outage map shows service disruptions by municipalities and counties. For tips on what to do before, during or after a power outage, visit the We Energies website. Some safety tips include:

  • Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines and assume they are energized
  • Use flashlights, not candles
  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible
  • Check on neighbors and relatives, especially seniors or anyone with medical conditions

Wisconsin winter storm warning Wednesday; latest updates

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning and a winter weather advisory for parts of southeast Wisconsin for Wednesday and Thursday.

FOX6 Weather Extras

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: 

FOX6 Storm Center app

FOX LOCAL Mobile app

FOX Weather app

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.

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