Cold/Wind Chill — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2015-01-01 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A homeless man was found deceased in an alcove near a liquor store. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office determined hypothermia as the cause of death. Intoxication was another significant condition in his death. Temperatures ranged from 15-30 degrees throughout the calendar day.

Wider weather episode

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office reported the death of a homeless man from hypothermia.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 563911. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.