Cold/Wind Chill — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2018-11-29 · Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Event narrative

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office determined a man died due to hypothermia after leaving his group home and wandering into the woods. He was not dressed appropriately for the weather.

Wider weather episode

A 61-year-old man died due to hypothermia in Hales Corners after wandering into the woods near his group home. Temperatures were in the 30s during the day and 20s at night. The man was not dressed appropriately for the cold temperatures.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 824113. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.