…DANGEROUS HEAT AND HUMIDITY EXPECTED FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY…
…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY…
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan has issued an Excessive Heat Warning…which is in effect from noon today to 7 PM CDT Saturday. The Heat Advisory is no longer in effect.
* TIMING…Dangerous heat and humidity is expected through Saturday.
* TEMPERATURE…Highs today and tomorrow will be in the mid 90s, with heat index values between 100 and 110 degrees. Similar conditions are expected on Saturday. Low temperatures tonight into early Saturday morning will only fall into the upper 70s. These warm overnight lows will add to the cumulative impact of the heat.
* IMPACTS…Heat-related illnesses are more likely to occur in these hot and humid conditions. If outdoors, take plenty of breaks from the heat, and drink plenty of water. Check on those more prone to be affected by the heat, including children, the elderly, and those on certain medications.
The University Center at UW-Whitewater is an air-conditioned safe haven for students, faculty, staff and community members. Feel free join us during these hours:
Friday, June 29, 8 am – 9 pm
Saturday, June 30, 8 am – 8 pm
A map of the campus can be found at this link: http://www.uww.edu/campus-info/campus
