Heat Advisory Issued For Wisconsin, Will Feel Like 110 Friday

MILWAUKEE, WI — The National Weather Service says dangerously high temperatures are expected over much of Wisconsin for Thursday and Friday, and the Department of Health Services is reminding residents to take steps to stay cool during this heat wave.

The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued a Heat Advisory from noon Thursday to 11 p.m. Friday.

The National Weather Service says daytime temperatures will reach the lower 90s on Thursday afternoon, with heat index values of 100 to 106. High temperatures will reach the middle to upper 90s on Friday, with heat index values of 103 to 110.

Forecast

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 73. Southeast wind 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 10 to 15 miles per hour.

Friday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour.

Follow these tips to stay safe during extreme heat:

Stay in air conditioning. When possible, stay in air conditioning on hot days. If you don't have air conditioning, head to libraries, malls, and other public spaces to keep cool.

Check on loved ones. Be sure to check on older friends and neighbors who live alone and don't have air conditioning.

If you have to be outside, stick to the cooler morning and evening hours. Wear light, loose clothing and take frequent, air conditioned breaks.

Beware of hot cars. Never leave a person or a pet in a parked car, even for a short time. On an 80 degree day, the temperature inside a car can reach 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes.

Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water on hot days. Avoid alcohol and hot, heavy meals. Watch your local weather forecasts so you can plan outdoor activities safely. Pay attention to any extreme heat alerts.

Health officials say people between the ages of 15 and 34 are the most likely to go to the emergency room for getting sick from the heat. "No matter your age or how healthy you are, it's important to stay cool and hydrated, and check the forecast before heading outside.

"If you start feeling overheated, weak, dizzy, nauseated, or have muscle cramps, you could be experiencing heat illness. Move to air conditioning, drink water, get under a fan, and put on cool washcloths. If your symptoms worsen or don't improve, go to the emergency room," health officials said.