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Heat advisory for SE Wisconsin from noon-7 p.m. Tuesday
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21.
MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for all of southeast Wisconsin from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21.
Highs are expected to reach 94 to 98. Heat index values of 100 to 107 expected. There is a very slight chance for isolate strong thunderstorms late evening and overnight. Heat related issues will peak in the mid-afternoon.
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) will be enhancing surveillance for heat-related illness in the coming days and working with Milwaukee Metropolitan Extreme Weather Task Force partners to address vulnerable population needs during this period.
Those looking for a place to cool down can visit Milwaukee.gov/CoolingSites for an updated list. Those in need of emergency services should call Impact 211 for assistance.
To prevent heat-related illness or death, the Milwaukee Health Department advises citizens to take the following precautions recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Stay Cool
- Slow down. Limit physical activity, and try to spend part of your day in air-conditioned spaces such as shopping malls, movie theaters, or libraries.
- Never leave children or pets in a parked car. Temperatures can become life-threatening within minutes.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
- Take cool baths or showers and use wet towels on your skin to help you cool down.
- Do not rely on fans as a primary cooling device.
- Check in on those most-at-risk twice a day.
Stay Hydrated
- Drink plenty of water throughout the day, regardless of thirst.
- Avoid consuming caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, as these can increase heat effects.
- Remind others to drink enough water.
Stay Informed
- Check local news and weather reports for extreme heat alerts and safety tips.
- Be aware of symptoms of heat-related illness
- Heat exhaustion symptoms include: heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, or fainting
- Heat stroke symptoms include: extremely high body temperature, hot and dry skin (no sweating), rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness
- Check on relatives, friends, or neighbors, especially those most susceptible to heat-related illness, which includes the very young, the elderly, and those on certain medications (especially certain medications related to blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health).
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Additional guidance on hot weather safety can be found at Milwaukee.gov/HotWeatherSafety.