8-23-23 excessive heat warning

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Including the cities of Montello, Westfield, Oxford, Neshkoro, Endeavor, Berlin, Princeton, Markesan, Fond Du Lac, Plymouth, Sheboygan Falls, Howards Grove, Oostburg, Portage, Columbus, Lake Wisconsin, Lodi, Beaver Dam, Waupun, Mayville, West Bend, Germantown, Hartford, Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton, Watertown,  Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Waukesha, Brookfield, New Berlin, Menomonee Falls, Muskego, Milwaukee, Whitewater, Delavan, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, East Troy, Racine, and Kenosha

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT WEDNESDAY…

…EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…For the Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot   conditions with heat index values up to 114 expected.   For the  Excessive Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat   index values from 100 to 105 possible.

* WHERE…Portions of east central, south central and southeast   Wisconsin.

* WHEN…For the Excessive Heat Warning, from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT   Wednesday. For the Excessive Heat Watch, from Wednesday  evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly   increase the potential for heat related illnesses,   particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

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.