Watch weather and news live. It’s a proactive approach the city has taken since the deadly 1995 heat wave that claimed more than 700 lives, he said.
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Corn in particular is a water-intensive crop and agriculture more broadly can lead to conditions like the excessive heat warning, according to Morgan. The Midwest and South will take the brunt of it over the next couple of days, though.
Thursday and Friday will be much the same, with high temperatures at 95 and 91, and a max heat index Thursday of 107.
A Heat Advisory is already in effect for east central Wisconsin.
In a tweet on Wednesday, Obama urged residents to stay safe: “Drink water, stay out of the sun, and check on your neighbors”, he wrote.
The next three days is going to be all about the heat. And there will be little reprieve once night falls, with temperatures only getting down as low as the 70s. But that should be just a temporary break from a string of hottest years as the planet continues to warm, with devastating consequences.
Forecasters say the dry heat could bring increased risk of wildfires and health concerns for older people.
A heat wave coupled with high humidity will send heat indices beyond the century mark today, Friday and Saturday, making it risky to be outside. Very high humidity will limit the potential for overnight relief.
105 or higher is considered to be the level where the body becomes more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Avoid caffeine and alcohol. But if that’s not an option, loose-fitting clothing is your next best bet. A few areas will have air temperatures over 100 degrees. The last time such a warning was issued was in July of 2012. The danger is the prolonged duration of hot temperatures and high humidity.
All that record global heat has not been good for the Arctic.
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“Young children, seniors, those who are overweight and people with chronic medical conditions have the most difficulty in regulating their body temperature and should be watched closely”, said Dodge County Public Health Officer Jody Lagnfeldt.
