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Xcel Energy crews making progress restoring electricity for residents following severe storm

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EAU CLAIRE (WKBT) — Xcel Energy crews have made significant progress restoring power to more than 20,000 customers in northwestern Wisconsin after severe thunderstorms swept through the region, but some residents will remain without electricity until the weekend.

The storms, which brought strong winds and golf ball-sized hail Thursday evening and early Friday morning, caused extensive damage to power infrastructure in Clark, Marathon and Rusk counties, according to Xcel Energy officials.

Most customers will have their power restored by late Friday night, but approximately 500 customers, including the entire community of Unity, will remain without electricity until late Saturday.

More than 100 crews and support staff are working on repairs, including additional Xcel Energy and contract crews from other areas who have been mobilized to assist with restoration efforts in the hardest-hit areas.

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