The summer weather you've been waiting for all year is arriving this week, but it comes with a warning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of the state, including Brown, Door, Kewaunee and Manitowoc counties, from noon Monday through 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-80s and low 90s, with heat index values making it feel like more than 100 degrees. There will be little relief overnight, with heat index values expected to remain around 75 degrees.
Earlier this month, Kewaunee County Public Health Director Cindy Kinnard offered advice for staying safe in the heat, especially for those who have to work outdoors.
Even though the extreme heat warning expires Tuesday evening, temperatures are forecast to remain in the 80s through Friday, with chances for thunderstorms mixed into the forecast.
