WEATHER ALERT: Dangerous Heat, Temperatures This Week; Heat Index to Climb to 107.

WISCONSIN -- The national weather service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued an excessive heat watch, which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Friday evening.

Details ...

12 noon cdt Thursday until 7 pm cdt Friday

Daytime highs in the mid 90s both days. Maximum Heat index values between 105 to 107 Thursday and 105 and 106 Friday.

A heightened risk of heat-related illness...especially for those working outdoors or those without air conditioning. People on certain medications will be more susceptible to the heat and should take extra precautions to remain cool.

Precautionary/preparedness actions

An excessive heat watch means that a prolonged period of hot
Temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and
High humidity will combine to create a dangerous situation in
Which heat illnesses are possible.

Helpful Tips

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
• Check up on relatives and neighbors.

It Gets Cooler

A cold front will slowly push south through the state Friday and Friday night with cooler and less humid conditions expected for the weekend.