Southeast WI extreme heat; Milwaukee Health Department issues alert | FOX6 News Milwaukee

Published: Aug 26, 2024 Duration: 00:02:43 Category: News & Politics

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Back to you inside. All right, Tom, in a bit. Thank you. Because of the intense heat and humidity, the Milwaukee Health Department says you should limit physical activity. And, of course, stay hydrated. Bill Mison shows us exactly what you need to know to stay healthy. Hey, Bill. Yeah. Hey there guys. Biggest thing right now. I mean, the temperature difference from being in the sun to being in the shade where we are here in the courtyard outside of this block. Library at 35th and Oklahoma, night and day. This block library and Milwaukee Public Libraries are just some of the sites in Milwaukee County that are serving as cooling sites throughout the city. If you can't do it on your own, the sounds of summer, it can be soothing and cooling an escape as people do what they can to keep their minds off the heat. Is there a better way to cool off on a hot day than custard? Absolutely not. We just did a little bit of thrift store shopping and I said, let's go get something cold because I'm hot. Hot. It is. And hot it will be. The area upgraded to an excessive heat warning on Tuesday, with heat index values up to 108. And it's humid during this extreme heat that we're having today and tomorrow, it's really important to check on our neighbors and loved ones who might be more susceptible to the heat. The health department says to stay out of direct sunlight for extended periods of time, wear light colored, loose fitting clothes, stay hydrated, and check on those who might be impacted by heat more than others. So those dealing with high blood pressure or heart disease, those who might not be able to kind of deduce what's going on with the weather. Checking with them, making sure that they're safe and when temperatures rise. So do the calls for help. We're looking for that 104 degree temperature that would indicate heat stroke and worse. If you've stopped sweating. Bell paramedics are armed with cold packs at the ready to stick in people's armpits, neck and groin if need be. They use chilled saline. The ambulance says it's always best to on the side of caution. We can't guarantee they're going to be able to stay out of that warm environment, but we can guarantee if they take them to get them to a cool place where they can get more definitive treatment. So until the temperatures come back down, find ways to stay cool and safe. Now, if you're looking for places to stay cool or things to do to stay cool, we have information about that on our website at Fox six now.com that includes cooling sites like Milwaukee Public Libraries, Milwaukee County Senior centers, and then pools that are still open here in Milwaukee County, as well as wading pools and splash pads with Milwaukee Rec. And the city says that if you are dealing with any issues related to heat, like, say, your AC went out or you're looking for an alternative place to get out of the heat, to be sure to call 211 reporting live in Milwaukee, bill Mustin, Fox six news. 211 so important to have that and the health experts also say make sure y

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