Fox Valley resident experiences near-miss in bathroom when tree falls through wall
Michael Lynch photos
FOX VALLEY — Michael Lynch escaped a potentially serious disaster when a tree broke through his bathroom wall during a storm Tuesday.
Lynch posted photos of the damage to the Kaukauna Community Group and others and received hundreds of reactions and comments. (Tap to view photos)
Lynch wrote the following in his post:
“Today I went outside for a walk when the storm came and then went inside to use the bathroom.
“As I walked out the bathroom door, a large branch from a huge tree crashed right through the bathroom!
“I’m perfectly fine and just wanted to share some photos from the storm. Stay safe, guys!”
The storm that swept through the Fox Valley around noon on Tuesday tore down trees and knocked out power across the region.
Shortly after 11 a.m., the National Weather Service in Green Bay reported a strong to severe storm front moving into the Fox Valley. The main dangers are damaging winds of 50-60 miles per hour, lightning and heavy rain that reduces visibility.
Around noon, the Appleton Fire Department reported being called to several downed trees and power lines throughout the city of Appleton, urging residents to allow extra time for their commutes and to stay in their homes if possible.
The winds became so strong that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s Northeast Region office in Green Bay issued a wind advisory for the Leo Frigo Memorial Bridge (I-43) in Green Bay at 1:15 p.m.
Vehicles on the bridge at the time were asked to slow down to 72 km/h. Drivers of high-profile vehicles (semi-trailers, RVs, tall trailers) were warned to avoid the bridge altogether.
The warning has now been lifted.
In Kaukauna, electricians worked throughout the day to restore power after a tree fell on a main power line around 1:15 p.m., leaving more than 100 homes without power.
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