Storms, Heat Disrupt Holiday, Cause Fatalities in Midwest

Why it matters locally: While the tragic fatalities occurred in Wisconsin, similar severe weather patterns and associated disruptions to travel and power could impact Iowa residents during holiday weekends.

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WALWORTH COUNTY, Wis. — A storm that moved through southern Wisconsin's Walworth County, a popular vacation area, resulted in the deaths of three children over the holiday weekend. This storm contributed to a broader pattern of severe weather that caused widespread power failures and complicated travel across several states. The storm downed numerous trees and severed power lines in Walworth County. These conditions rendered transportation difficult in the affected areas. Utility companies reported extensive outages as a direct result of the weather events.