Heat Advisory

Locations Affected

Madison, WI ∙ Kenosha, WI ∙ Waukesha, WI ∙ Racine, WI ∙ Janesville, WI ∙ Rochester, WI ∙ Paddock Lake, WI ∙ Rewey, WI ∙ Troy, WI ∙ Cross Plains, WI

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI 931 PM CDT Mon Jul 4 2022 WIZ056-062>065-067>072-051200- /O.CON.KMKX.HT.Y.0003.220705T1700Z-220706T0100Z/ Sauk-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth- Racine-Kenosha- Including the cities of Baraboo, Reedsburg, Prairie Du Sac, Sauk City, Dodgeville, Mineral Point, Barneveld, Madison, Watertown, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Darlington, Shullsburg, Benton, Belmont, Argyle, Blanchardville, Monroe, Brodhead, Janesville, Beloit, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha 931 PM CDT Mon Jul 4 2022 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. &&

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