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'Extremely dangerous' tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 10d ago
27 distinct posts / 48h, matching Extremely 23 Wisconsin 5
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10d ago The Vegetation Drought Response Index (VegDRI) for July 12, 2026 indicates extremely dry conditions in the Carolinas and parts of Florida and Arkansas. Parts of the Western US are very dry also. #… -3.0
10d ago To get your lawn through a heatwave, follow these expert tips on what not to do in extremely hot temperatures to prevent damage to the grass. -3.5
11d ago ⚠️ POWER. SHUTOFF. RISK. multi-disabled + chronically ill = multiple avenues thru which extreme heat can kill. kindesss saves lives crowdfunding does too apathy is similarly powerful, and is push… -5.5
11d ago Since a lot of people on here seem to care more about white feelings than Black lives: I am extremely worried about my friend Britt and the potential danger of them not having shelter during an ext… -6.0
11d ago When you read about "Knoxdale-Merivale ward" in the news about Ottawa right now, like in that article, Knoxdale is my parents' area and Merivale is mine. I got extremely lucky with the flooding. My… -6.0
11d ago Is it extremely hot there? Drought? Looking for habitat is the main reason you see them in a new location. +0.5
11d ago the wiring started melting down during the heat wave and filled my house with formaldehyde and who knows what other gases (enough to make me extremely dizzy as I frantically got my pets out), it's … -8.0
11d ago extremely rare PNW thunderstorm! :neobot_surprised: +3.5
11d ago Yesterday’s extremely severe weather caused a great deal of damage. #Thunderstorm -5.0
11d ago The Civil Authorities have issued a Local Area Emergency for Kerr, TX beginning at 9:50 am and ending at 11:50 am. Kerr County Flooding river expected to rise again within the hour. This is an extr… -6.5
11d ago A flash flood emergency for central Kerr County is in effect until 3 p.m. Thursday. The National Weather Service said the area is in an "extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation." The cit… -7.0
11d ago The Civil Authorities have issued a Local Area Emergency for Kerr, TX beginning at 9:05 am and ending at 11:05 am. Flash Flood Emergency. Extremely dangerous. Do not attempt to travel unless you ar… -7.0
11d ago This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Flash flooding is ongoing across Kerr County as the Guadalupe River rises. -9.0
11d ago So diarrhea covid is going around And screwworm And we are in a dangerous heatwave AND wildfire smoke is making air quality extremely dangerous and ice is casually killing ppl All at the same time … -7.5
12d ago The sewage-filled chalk stream where pollution is 100 times above target. Pollution levels over 100 times the safe limit have been discovered in the River Cam as the heatwave suffocates rivers… -6.0
12d ago It’s a real burden; but fortunately it’s something we’ve rarely seen in our state so far. However, the drought is extremely severe here, as is the risk of forest fires. Let’s hope for you it passes… -2.5
12d ago Firefighters in Indonesia are battling a dangerous wildfire on the extremely steep, hard-to-reach slopes of Mount Biru. Fueled by extreme heat, the blaze threatens vital ... https://semeruexpose.id… -4.5
12d ago people didn't just drown though i mean i know y'all remember people's cars got sucked into flash floods AND THEY DROWNED FROM THAT AND people ignorant of the danger in the flooding tried to SWIM a… -6.0
12d ago I'm extremely happy the level of care my boy, Arlo, gets ☺️☺️☺️. I'll get more photos of how cowboy and Tofu after this heatwave breaks. +7.5
12d ago In southwestern Manitoba, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has been under a state of emergency due to flooding and extremely high levels in multiple nearby waterways. -6.0
12d ago This tournament has been fuelled by Belhaven Black, entirely heatwave inappropriate, yet eminently drinkable and extremely competitively priced at Lidl. +4.0
12d ago Canada Wildfire Air Pollution and Heat Wave Combo Pose Heightened Health Risks: Days that are both extremely hot and polluted come with higher risks of respiratory ailments and other health risks. -3.5
12d ago Lake Powell, Mead drop to historic low, signaling major water crisis Both Lakes Powell and Mead were extremely low as of July 12, with a combined storage of about 12.67 million acre-feet. #drough… -6.5
11d ago As Wisconsin continues to experience severe storms and intense heat, this is your reminder: the worsening impacts of extreme weather are no accident. There are real solutions to keep us safe, but … -5.5
11d ago Heads up, Wisconsin: Evers Blasts FEMA Over Storm Aid Rejection, Vows To Fight For Funds Governor says Trump administration is downplaying tornado and flooding damage from April storms. #Wisconsi… ×2 -3.0
11d ago 2nd year in a row: several rounds of severe storms & damage, extreme heat w-index reaching 117, and now smoke from wildfires. We are making this planet unlivable. -wisconsin -8.0
12d ago Heat wave has been causing mass fish die off. Smoke is going to significantly impact wildlife as well. Climate change affects more than just the humans, the ecosystems we grew up in will soon be d… -7.0

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T3 'Extremely dangerous' tornado hits northeast Wisconsin weather_tornado wsvn.com violent, destructive, sudden
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes weather_tornado postregister.com devastated, powerless, urgent
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes weather_tornado mymotherlode.com devastated, destructive, urgent
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes weather_tornado reflector.com destructive, displacing, urgent
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes 📄 weather_tornado lufkindailynews.com devastating, chaotic, urgent
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T3 'Extremely dangerous' tornado damages homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin weather_tornado wsvn.com terrifying, destructive, disruptive
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes weather_tornado thegazette.com devastated, frightened, disrupted
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T3 'Extremely dangerous' tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin weather_tornado applevalleynewsnow.com terrified, devastated, shocked
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes weather_tornado wandtv.com devastated, unsafe, overwhelmed
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T3 Wisconsin tornado causes extensive damage and cuts power to thousands of homes weather_tornado arabnews.com devastated, shocked, displaced
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