EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WKBT) — Xcel Energy is urging customers throughout northwestern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to prepare for severe weather as thunderstorms and tornadoes threaten the region throughout Severe Weather Preparedness Week.
Xcel says crews are stationed all through the region prepared to reply when severe weather strikes Monday night.
Customers can report outages via the Xcel’s cellular app, on-line at xcelenergy.com/out, or by texting OUT to 98936. The utility recommends staying away from downed energy traces and constructing emergency kits with flashlights, batteries, water and nonperishable meals.
The National Weather Service has issued alerts for severe thunderstorms with giant hail, sturdy winds and potential for tornadoes. Find the latest forecast details on our First Warn Weather page.
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