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SE Wisconsin extreme heat warning Tuesday; what to know

By , and FOX6 News Digital Team
Updated  August 27, 2024 10:49am CDT
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FOX6 News Milwaukee
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MILWAUKEE - The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for parts of southeast Wisconsin until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27. Heat indices could reach 108 degrees.

The heat warning still includes Jefferson and Walworth counties until 7 p.m. Itwas canceled for Dodge, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington and Waukesha counties shortly after 2 p.m.

A heat advisory was also canceled for Fond du Lac and Sheboygan counties around that time. 

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Forecast

The last time Milwaukee County had an excessive heat warning was almost one year ago on August 23-24, 2023. 
Monitor the FOX6 Weather forecast for updates. 

The FOX6 Weather Experts said highs on Tuesday will reach the low 90s yet again and could feel between 100-108 at times. Dew points will drop slightly into the upper 60s on Wednesday, but rise again Wednesday night into Thursday as another warm front will lift over southeast Wisconsin. 

Dew points will finally drop heading into Friday afternoon and evening and will continue to do so over the weekend as more comfortable air returns. For the mean time, plan on taking it easy and not to over exert yourself. With the high heat indices in store, this calls for dangerous heat if you are outside for extended periods of time.  


With the high heat and humidity on Tuesday, there is a risk for thunderstorms, especially in the afternoon and evening.  Strong to severe storms are possible with the main threats being damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall.

FOX6 Weather Extras

Meanwhile, FOX6Now.com offers a variety of extremely useful weather tools to help you navigate the stormy season. They include the following: 

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Maps and radar

We have a host of maps and radars on the FOX6 Weather page that are updating regularly — to provide you the most accurate assessment of the weather. From a county-by-county view to the Midwest regional radar and a national view — it’s all there.

School and business closings

When the weather gets a little dicey, schools and businesses may shut down. Monitor the latest list of closings, cancellations, and delays reported in southeast Wisconsin.

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