A Heat Health Advisory has been issued Tuesday for Milwaukee with temperatures hitting 90s, heat index over 100 degrees

Hannah Kirby and Joe Taschler, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A Heat Health Advisory has been issued for southeastern Wisconsin for Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a Monday news release from the City of Milwaukee Health Department.

Heat index values -- what it actually feels like outside when heat is combined with humidity -- will reach 100 to 105 degrees across much of southern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee metro area, on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.

A heat advisory takes effect at 11 a.m. on Tuesday and continues until 8 p.m. on Wednesday for Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, Fond du Lac, Sheboygan, Racine, Kenosha, Dodge, Dane, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Green, Rock and Walworth counties.

Heat advisories have also been issued for Tuesday for western, central and portions of northeast Wisconsin, including Green Bay, Appleton and Oshkosh.

A heat advisory is in effect for much of Wisconsin on Tuesday.
A heat advisory is in effect for much of Wisconsin on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Public Schools will be closing early on Tuesday due to the expected hot weather.

Here's what to know, including tips for staying cool and hydrated as well as places to cool off across the Milwaukee area.

Ways to stay cool and hydrated

These are ways to help prevent heat-related illness or death, according to the Milwaukee Health Department and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  • Slow down and limit physical activity.

  • Spend time in air-conditioned spaces, such as shopping malls, movie theaters or libraries.

  • Don't leave kids or pets in a parked car. Temperatures can become life-threatening within minutes.

  • Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing.

  • Take cool baths or showers. Use wet towels on your skin to cool down.

  • Don't rely on fans as primary cooling devices.

  • Drink plenty of water.

  • Avoid consuming caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, which can increase heat effects.

Dangerous heat is expected across much of Wisconsin on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday for southern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee metro area.
Dangerous heat is expected across much of Wisconsin on Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday for southern Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee metro area.

Check in on others, especially most susceptible to heat-related illnesses

The health department suggests checking in on others, especially the most at-risk, and also remind them to drink water.

Those who are most susceptible to heat-related illnesses include the very young,  senior citizens and people on certain medications (related to blood pressure, heart disease and mental health), the health department said.

Heat exhaustion can lead to heat stroke, according to the CDC and other organizations. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency. If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

What are heat exhaustion symptoms?

Heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting or fainting, according to the Milwaukee Health Department.

What are heat stroke symptoms?

Extremely high body temperature, hot and dry skin (no sweating), rapid pulse, throbbing headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion or unconsciousness.

Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency.
Heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency.

If you need help

People in need of emergency services during heat advisories, watches or warnings can call Impact 211 for assistance, the health department news release said.

During this heat wave, the health department will be "enhancing surveillance for heat-related illness" and working with Milwaukee Metropolitan Extreme Weather Task Force partners to address needs of vulnerable populations.

Places where people can cool off across the area

Addresses and phone numbers are listed below. Days and hours of operation have been listed. The information is from the Milwaukee Health Department. Locations listed in bold are open 24 hours a day.

Milwaukee

Atkinson Public Library: 1960 W. Atkinson Ave.; 414-286-3000

Bay View Public Library: 2566 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., 414-286-3000

Beulah Brinton Community Center: 2555 S. Bay Street; open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; 414-481-2494

Capitol Public Library: 3969 N. 74th Street; 414-286-3000

Center Street Public Library: 2727 W. Fond du Lac Avenue; 414-286-3000

Central Public Library: 814 W. Wisconsin Avenue; 414-286-3000

Clinton E. & Bernice K. Rose Senior Center: 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-263-2255

East Public Library: 2320 N. Cramer Street; 414-286-3000

Forest Home Public Library: 1432 W. Forest Home Avenue; 414-286-3000

Martin Luther King Public Library: 310 We Locust Street; 414-286-3000

McGovern Park Senior Center: 4500 W. Custer Avenue; open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 414- 527-0990

Mill Road Public Library: 6431 N. 76th Street; 414-286-3000

Tippecanoe Public Library: 3912 S. Howell Avenue; 414-286-3000

Villard Avenue Public Library: 3310 W. Villard Avenue; 414-286-3000

Washington Park Public Library: 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.; 414-286-3000

Washington Park Senior Center: 4420 W. Vliet Street; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414- 933-2332

Wilson Park Senior Center: 2601 W. Howard Avenue; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-282-5566

Zablocki Public Library: 3501 W. Oklahoma Avenue; 414-286-3000

Repairers of the Breach: 1335 W. Vliet Street; open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 414-934-9305

Arlington Court:1633 N. Arlington Place; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Cherry Court: 1525 N. 24th Street; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-344-6705

College Court: 3334 W. Highland Blvd.; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Convent Hill: 455 E. Ogden Avenue; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-220-4690

Highland Gardens: 1818 W. Juneau Avenue; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-344-1107

Hillside Resource Center: 1452 N. 7th Street; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Holton Terrace: 2825 N. Holton Street; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Lincoln Court: 2325 S. Howell Avenue; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Locust Court: 1350 E. Locust Street; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Merrill Park: 222 N. 33rd Street; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-5100

Mitchell Court: 2600 W. National Avenue; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Riverview: 1300 E. Kane Place; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Community Services: 650 W. Reservoir Avenue; 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-286-2905

Humboldt Park Wading Pool: 3000 S. Howell Avenue; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 414-257-8098

Smith Park Wading Pool: 5462 N. 33rd Street; open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 414-257-8098

West Milwaukee

West Milwaukee Village Centre – Community Center: 1345 S. 47th Street; open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 414-671-8099

South Milwaukee

Grobschmidt Senior Center: 2424 15th Avenue; open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 414-768-8045

South Milwaukee Public Library: 1907 10th Avenue; open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 414-768-8195

Cudahy

Kelly Senior Center: 6100 S. Lake Drive; open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-481-9611

Cudahy Family Library: 3500 Library Avenue; open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 414-769-2244

Glendale

North Shore Public Library: 6800 N. Port Washington Road; open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 414-351-3461

Greendale

Greendale Public Library: 5647 Broad Street; open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 414-423-2790

Southridge Mall: 5300 S. 76th Street; open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 414-421-5600

Greenfield

Greenfield Public Library: 5310 W. Layton Avenue; open 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; 414-321-9595

Hales Corners

Hales Corners Public Library: 5885 S. 116th Street; open 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 414-529-6150

Oak Creek

Oak Creek Community Center: 8580 S. Howell Avenue; open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday; 414-768-5840

Oak Creek Public Library: 8040 S. 6th Street; open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 414-766-7900

Fairfield Inn and Suites: 6460 S. 13th Street; lobby open 24 hours; 414-570-8888 

The Cornerstone: 155 W. Sunnyview Drive; open 24 hours; 414-570-9755

Salvation Army: 8853 S. Howell Avenue; open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 414-762-3993

Oak Creek Assembly of God Church: 7311 S. 13th Street; open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-762-2010

Shorewood

Shorewood Public Library: 3920 N. Murray Avenue; open 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday; 414-847-2670

St. Francis

St. Francis Library: 4230 S. Nicholson Avenue; 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; 414-481-7323

West Allis

West Allis Senior Center: 7001 W. National Avenue; open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; 414-302-8700

Whitefish Bay

Whitefish Bay Public Library: 5420 N. Marlborough Drive; open 9:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 414-964-4380

For more information on area cooling sites, visit city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Cooling-Sites.

Contact Hannah Kirby at hannah.kirby@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @HannahHopeKirby.

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