Heat Advisory until 09:00PM Monday
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and west central Wisconsin and southeast Minnesota.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 9 PM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WABASHA ... DODGE ... OLMSTED ... WINONA ... HOUSTON ... TAYLOR ... CLARK ... BUFFALO ... TREMPEALEAU ... JACKSON ... LA CROSSE
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Jackson County WI Emergency Management
30 N 3rd St
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 715-284-0263
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Heat Advisory