EF-0 Tornado Confirmed Near Hubertus, Wisconsin During Severe Weather Outbreak
• The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down near Hubertus, Wisconsin on August 18,
• The tornado, with maximum winds of 80 mph (129 km/h), briefly impacted the area southwest of the unincorporated Washington County community. It remained on the ground for approximately two minutes, covering a half-mile track. The storm caused tree damage and widespread power outages, with 4,200 WE Energies customers still without power as of 3:45 p.m. on August
Impact & Risks
The EF-0 tornado caused localized tree damage near Hubertus, while widespread damaging winds impacted Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties. Businesses like Wy’East Pizza in Milwaukee suffered structural damage due to fallen trees. Power outages affected thousands, disrupting daily activities and posing risks for vulnerable populations reliant on electricity. The state’s tornado count for 2026 has now reached 47, surpassing the annual average of 28.
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