Active AlertsRacine, Batten International Airport, WI

What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 106 degrees.
Where: Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin.
When: Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed.