Gusty Winds Cause Power Outages in the Northwoods

By: WSAW Staff

Updated: Wed 9:13 PM, Jul 04, 2012

Hundreds of people are without power in the Northwoods on this 4th of July, according to the WPS Outage Grid.

Gusty winds from thunderstorms north of the area have knocked out power to areas in Minocqua, Rhinelander and Eagle River.

To track the current outages, click on this link: Current Electric Outages

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