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Wisconsin Heat Wave Breaks, Storms Brace for Holiday Weekend
3 Jul
Summary
- Extreme heat warning in southern Wisconsin ends Thursday evening.
- Thunderstorms with possible hail and high winds expected through Saturday.
- Officials advise staying hydrated and checking on the elderly.
Southern Wisconsin is set to experience a shift from a prolonged heat wave to scattered thunderstorms over the Fourth of July weekend. An extreme heat warning, initially issued on Monday, June 29, was extended by the National Weather Service through 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, due to dangerously high heat index values. Meteorologist Mark Gehring noted the extended duration of the heat increases risks such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, advising residents to stay hydrated and seek cool environments.
The approaching thunderstorms are expected to begin in the Milwaukee area on Thursday evening, July 2, and continue intermittently through Saturday night, July 4. While these storms may bring much-needed rain, they also pose risks of flash flooding in urban areas, hail up to baseball size, and damaging winds. The tornado risk is considered low but not impossible. Officials are urging individuals with outdoor holiday plans to monitor weather alerts closely, paying attention to both lightning and high heat. The stormy weather is anticipated to subside by Sunday, July 5, offering relief after a week of intense heat and subsequent stormy conditions.
