Wisconsin braces for hot, humid stretch with heat index near 100°F

Forecasters warn that central Wisconsin will see a surge of heat and humidity early next week, with heat index values expected to approach 100 °F on Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures are set to rise into the low‑mid 90s, while scattered thunderstorms may provide brief relief. The hot spell follows a period of milder weather, during which storms and fog moved across the region. Residents are urged to monitor conditions as the First Alert Weather service may issue heat warnings.

The Outlook also notes lingering chances of afternoon showers and isolated storms through the weekend, with high temperatures ranging from the mid‑70s on Friday to the low 80s on Sunday. The forecast emphasizes that the humid conditions could feel like midsummer, increasing the risk of heat‑related health issues.