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Wisconsin’s Heat Wave Rising | Milwaukee News
Wisconsin’s chill reputation is fading as record-breaking heatwaves grip the state, with temperatures soaring into the 90s and heat indexes cracking 100—especially in Milwaukee. Data from six cities reveals wild year-to-year swings, from 17 scorching days in 2021 to just 4.5 in 2015. But it’s not just daytime highs that are rising—nights are staying warmer too, thanks to rising humidity acting like a thermal blanket. Experts warn that with global warming accelerating, Milwaukee could face 26+ 90-degree days annually soon—signaling a hotter, less refreshing future for the Badger State. Listen…
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