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Prolonged Heatwave Next Week

Hot/Humid Next Week; Precip Chances Later In Week

A prolonged period of hot and humid conditions are expected from Monday into at least Thursday across southern Wisconsin. Monday and Tuesday look to have heat index values above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. There is more uncertainty in reaching these values for Wednesday and Thursday, due to more clouds and periodic chances for showers and storms. Heat index values should remain near or above 75 degrees Fahrenheit at night, which will offer little reprieve from the heat. Prepare for this prolonged stretch of heat, and practice heat safety.

Warmer temperatures are forecast for Sunday, with some chances for showers and storms in the afternoon and Sunday night. Hot and humid conditions then move in Monday and linger for most of the week. Heat-related impacts are expected. They may linger into the Independence Day holiday weekend. There are periodic chances for showers and storms later Tuesday night into the end of the week.