Wausau Pilot & Review
Wausau residents and those in surrounding communities are under another heat advisory with temperatures expected to soar into the 90s for the second straight day.
The heat advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is in effect from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday and cautions that the heat index will reach about 105 degrees in portions of central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. At those temperatures, combined with high humidity, heat illnesses are possible.
Weather officials advise residents drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned rooms, stay out of the sun and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.
By Wednesday, the forecast calls for highs near 80. No rain is expected until at least Thursday night.
