Extreme Heat And Humidity Returns To WI Thursday: Where To Cool Down

WISCONSIN — Dangerously hot conditions are expected to return across much of Wisconsin into Thursday afternoon, increasing the chances of heat-related illness, according to the National Weather Service.

The extreme heat and humidity is expected to linger with maximum heat index values of around 110-115 in parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin, forecasters said. An excessive heat warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The conditions may significantly increase the possibility of heat illnesses, especially for people working outside or doing outdoor activities, the NWS said. Forecasters encouraged people to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, and stay in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle under any circumstances and people should take extra precautions if they work or spend time outside. Forecasters said people may want to reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or the evening. Lightweight and loose clothing should be worn and outdoor workers should schedule frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.

People who are overcome by heat should be moved into a cool and shaded area and 911 should be contacted, forecasters advised.

For people who may lose power and people who may not have air-conditioning, there are several cooling centers around greater Milwaukee. You can find a full list of cooling centers around Milwaukee County online.

Where to cool down around Waukesha County:

Officials in Waukesha say people should call 211 to locate a cooling center such as libraries, malls, or senior centers.

The Waukesha County ice arenas may also be used as free cooling stations during business hours, though costs to skate remain. Naga-Waukee Park Ice Arena is located at 2699 Golf Road in Delafield and the Eble Park Ice Arena is located at 19400 West Bluemound Road in Brookfield.

In addition, beaches and waterfronts around Waukesha County remain open.

Here are additional cooling centers around Milwaukee County:

Milwaukee

Repairers of the Breach at 1335 West Vliet Street.

Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park at 1500 East Park Place

Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley at 3700 West Pierce Street

Greendale

Greendale Public Library at 5647 Broad Street.

Southridge Mall at 5300 South 76th Street.

Greenfield

Greenfield Public Library at 5310 West Layton Avenue.

West Allis

West Allis Public Library at 7421 West National Avenue.

West Allis Senior Center at 7001 West National Avenue.

Franklin

Franklin Public Library at 9151 West Loomis Road.

Hales Corners

Hales Corners Library at 5885 South 116th Street.

South Milwaukee

Grobschmidt Senior Center at 2424 15th Avenue.

South Milwaukee Public Library at 1907 10th Avenue.

St. Francis

St. Francis Library at 4230 South Nicholson Avenue.

Cudahy

Kelly Senior Center at 6100 South Lake Drive.

Cudahy Family Library at 3500 Library Avenue.

Aurora St. Luke's South Shore at 5900 South Lake Drive.

West Milwaukee

Village of West Milwaukee Community Center at 1345 South 47th Street.

Oak Creek

Oak Creek Public Library at 8040 South 6th Street.

Salvation Army at 8853 South Howell Avenue.

Discover Church at 7311 South 13th Street.

Oak Creek Community Center at 8580 South Howell Avenue.

Shorewood

Shorewood Public Library at 3920 North Murray Avenue.

Glendale

North Shore Public Library at 6800 North Port Washington Road.

Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay Public Library at 5420 North Marlborough Drive.