The Brief The Winnebago County executive said Fox Valley communities requested help from the Wisconsin National Guard. The NWS said an EF-3 tornado touched down in Appleton and impacted several Fox Valley communities, including Menasha, on Monday. An EF-3 tornado hit on July 27, 2026. National Guard requestWhat they're saying:Winnebago County Executive Gordon Hintz said the Wisconsin National Guard's help has been requested as Fox Valley communities deal with the aftermath of the tornado. The EF-3 tornado was on the ground for 26 minutes, the NWS said.