Air Quality Advisory Issued For Waukesha County

WAUKESHA COUNTY, WI—An air quality advisory has been issued for Waukesha County. The advisory is until 11 p.m. on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The advisory includes the cities of Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, and Muskego.

The air quality index is expected to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups level. Sensitive groups, including children, elderly people, individuals with respiratory and cardiac problems, and anyone engaged in strenuous outdoor activities for a prolonged period, should avoid extended outdoor exposure.

The forecast for Waukesha is:

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 40 % chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Waukesha County officials want residents to use every resource available to keep cool.

Call 211 to locate a cooling center. Dozens of cooling centers and places to cool off are located in Waukesha County, such as libraries, malls, or senior dining centers.