Heat — Dane, Wisconsin

2019-07-19 to 2019-07-20 · Dane, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Maximum heat index values of 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Dane County Emergency Management reported 39 visits to the emergency rooms across the county with 8 people admitted for heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Wider weather episode

Persistent southwest winds and the passage of a warm front brought a heat wave to southern WI. The Milwaukee and Madison areas did experience an influx of emergency room visits due to heat exhaustion and/or heat stroke.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 847163. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.