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MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) and Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) have issued heat health advisories and watches for Monday, August 26th.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Dodge, Jefferson and Walworth counties from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, August 26th.
Meanwhile, heat advisories are in effect for Fond du Lac, Kenosha, Waukesha, Racine and Washington counties for the same period.
Finally, a heat advisory has been issued for all of southeastern Wisconsin from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday. Stay tuned to the FOX6 Weather Forecast for the latest updates.
Enhanced monitoring
MHD will increase monitoring for heat illnesses and work with partners in the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area Extreme Weather Task Force to address the needs of vulnerable populations, according to a news release.
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If you're looking for a place to cool off, visit Milwaukee.gov/CoolingSites for an up-to-date list. If you need non-emergency services, call Impact 211 for assistance.
Tips to avoid illness
The release further states that MHD advises the community to take the following precautions as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Stay Cool
Slow down. Limit physical activity and spend part of your day in air-conditioned places like shopping malls, movie theaters or libraries. Don't leave children or pets unattended in parked cars, as a rise in body temperature can be fatal within minutes. Wear light, loose-fitting, light-colored clothing. Take cool baths or showers and cool yourself by holding a wet towel against your skin. Don't rely on electric fans as your primary cooling device. Check on those most at risk twice a day.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, regardless of how thirsty you feel. Avoid caffeinated and alcoholic drinks, which can intensify the effects of the fever. Tell others to drink plenty of water, too.
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Stay up to date
Check your local news and weather forecasts for heatstroke warnings and safety tips. Watch for symptoms of heatstroke. Symptoms of heatstroke include: excessive sweating, facial paleness, muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, or fainting. Symptoms of heatstroke include: extremely high body temperature, hot, dry skin (without sweating), fast pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or loss of consciousness. Symptoms of heatstroke include: extremely high body temperature, hot, dry skin (without sweating), fast pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or loss of consciousness. Watch for relatives, friends, and neighbors, especially those who are more susceptible to heatstroke: young children, the elderly, and older adults. If you are taking certain medications (especially certain medications related to blood pressure, heart disease, and mental health).
Additional hot weather safety guidance can be found at Milwaukee.gov/HotWeatherSafety.
