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Wisconsin Faces Extreme Heat: 24 Counties Under Warning
27 Jul
Summary
- Extreme heat warnings issued for 24 Wisconsin counties.
- Heat indexes are expected to reach up to 115 degrees.
- Music festival planned for Eau Claire County amidst heat.
Western Wisconsin is currently under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service, affecting 24 counties. These include Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Crawford, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Grant, Jackson, La Crosse, Monroe, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Richland, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Trempealeau, Vernon, and Washburn.
The warning signifies expected heat index values as high as 115 degrees, posing a significant risk for heat-related illnesses. This extreme weather coincides with Eau Claire County hosting the Eaux Claires Music Festival, marking its return after an eight-year hiatus.
Meanwhile, areas from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee are experiencing a heat advisory, with anticipated heat index values between 100 and 103 degrees. Meteorologists predict that clouds will likely prevent the extreme heat warning from extending into southeast Wisconsin.
