KAUKAUNA — Michael Lynch escaped what could have been a serious disaster when a tree crashed through the wall of his bathroom during Tuesday’s storm.
Lynch posted photos of the damage to the Kaukauna Community Group and others, gaining hundreds of reactions and comments. (Tap to view photos)
Here’s what Lynch wrote on his post:
“Today, I was walking outside as the storm was starting, then went inside to use the bathroom.
“As I was walking out the bathroom door, a big ole branch from a huge tree came crashing right through the bathroom!
“I’m completely okay and just wanted to share some photos from the storm. Stay safe, y’all!”
The storm that whipped through the Fox Valley Tuesday about noon toppled trees and knocked out power throughout the area.
Shortly after 11 a.m., the National Weather Service in Green Bay reported a strong to severe line of storms moving into the Fox Valley with damaging winds of 50-60 mph, lightning, and heavy rain lowering visibility are the main threats.
About noon, the Appleton Fire Department reported it was responding to multiple downed trees and power lines throughout the City of Appleton, and urged residents to take extra time while commuting and stay indoors if you can.
The winds became so strong that at 1:15 p.m., the Wisconsin Department of Transportation northeast region office in Green Bay is announced a wind advisory for the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge (I-43) in Green Bay.
Vehicles on the bridge at the time were urged to slow to 45 mph. Drivers of high-profile vehicles (semi’s, RV’s, tall trailers) were cautioned to avoid the bridge altogether.
The advisory has since been rescinded.
In Kaukauna power crews worked throughout the day to restore power after a tree fell on a major power line about 1:15 p.m. shutting off power to more than 100 customers.
