Heat Advisory In Waukesha: See Splash Pads And Pools

WAUKESHA, WI — Temperatures are expected to reach into the 90s in Waukesha, but the city and local guides have public pools and splash pads covered.

A heat advisory is in effect in Waukesha, while forecasters expect heat index values to reach between 102 and 107 degrees on Tuesday, the National Weather Service reported. The heat advisory is expected to end at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

Here are some options to beat the heat.

• Buchner Park Pool
  • 223 Oakland Ave.
  • Open 12:30-8 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Horeb Spring Aquatic Center
  • 330 Spring St.
  • Open 12:30-8 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Lake Country Rotary Splash Pad at Nixon Park
  • 339 Maple Ave., Hartland
  • Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Village of Elm Grove Swimming Pool
  • 13600 Juneau Boulevard, Elm Grove
  • Open 12-4:30 p.m.
• The Grove at Village Park Splash Pad
  • W244 N6260 Weaver Drive, Sussex
  • Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department recommended people to take the following precautions to avoid heat-related illness or death.

• Spend part of the day in air-conditioned spaces such as shopping malls, movie theaters or libraries
• Never leave children or pets in a parked car, as temperatures can become life-threatening within minutes
• Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing
• Take cool baths or showers and use wet towels to cool down
• Drink plenty of water throughout the day regardless of thirst
• Check in on those who are at-risk, and remind others to drink water
• Be aware of heat-related illness symptoms
  • Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting or fainting
  • Heat stroke symptoms include extremely high body temperature, hot and dry skin (no sweating), rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousness