Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.

Thunderstorms, some severe, may produce heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of the Central/Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Southeast. Dry and windy conditions will pose an elevated fire weather risk over parts of western Florida. Read More >

Heat and Possible Thunderstorms This Afternoon

Current Watches, Warnings, and Advisories	Current Radar Image - Click for loop of NE Wisc radar

High temperatures this afternoon in the middle 80s to lower 90s will combine with high humidity to result in heat index values ranging from 90ºF to 100ºF. Stay cool, especially during the afternoon hours when temperatures will be at their peak.

Current Heat Index Values - Click for larger image

HEAT SAFETY TIPS:

Slow down! Strenuous activities should be done at coolest time of the day.
Dress for summer! Wear lightweight, loose lifting, light-colored clothing.
Drink lots of water! Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated fluids.
Enjoy air conditioners! Spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries during the hot afternoons.
Stay in the shade! Sunburns reduces your body's ability to reduce its heat.
Keep Cool! Go swimming. Take a cool bath or shower.
Check the back seat! Never leave a child or pet unattended in a car, even with the windows down, even for just a minute
Know the signs of heat-illnesses:

Heat Exhaustion

Heat Stroke

Heavy sweating
Weakness
Cool,pale, clammy skin
Fast, weak pulse
Possible muscle cramps
Dizziness
Nausea or vomiting
Fainting

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, MOVE INSIDE WHERE IT IS COOL AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IS NEEDED

Altered mental state
Throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, or shallow breathing
Body temperature above 103°F
Hot, red skin
Rapid and strong pulse
Faints, loses consciousness

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS, SEEK IIMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION!

In addition to the heat, there is the possibility of strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening as a cold front slides across the state. If you plan on being outdoors this afternoon or evening make sure to keep up to date on the weather and have a plan if severe thunderstorms do develop!

Severe Weather Outlook for Today
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Here are some additional links to help monitor the weather:

Local Severe Weather Monitor
Additional Severe Weather Outlooks for U.S. - NWS Storm Prediction Center
Weather Safety
NWS Green Bay on Social Media

GRB RSS Feed

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