Wisconsin contends with extreme summer heatwave

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 486

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Communities across Wisconsin are enduring a heatwave that’s breaking records across the nation and around the world. According to the National Weather Service, east central, south central and southeast Wisconsin are all under an extreme heat warning until 7 p.m. Wednesday, with the heat index nearing or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit in Milwaukee, Kenosha, Madison and Green Bay. Local officials are highlighting access to cooling shelters and other emergency resources.

In Kenosha, heat …

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