Are You Hot Yet?

Severe heat surrounding the area is here to stay, according to the National Weather Service.

Both Saukville and Port Washington are under a heat advisory as hot and humid air will remain over southeastern Wisconsin for the remainder of this week, the National Weather Service reports.

"Temperatures in the 90s and dewpoints in the 70s will generate afternoon heat indices between 100 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and early evening hours," the advisory says. "Low temperatures will only cool into the 70s with muggy nighttime conditions."

In Port Washington, Monday's high is 92 degrees with heat index values reaching up to 101 with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. In Saukville, the expected high is 90 degrees, with heat index numbers hitting up to 102 degrees as well as a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms.

Spotty thunderstorms may help to temporarily cool the area; Ozaukee County is under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 3 p.m. Monday. The heat advisory is in effect until 10 p.m. Monday.

Far eastern areas of the state may see some relief on Tuesday as a "weak cool front" moves through in combination with lake breezes flowing across the area.

Here are some more tips from the National Weather Service about handling the heat:

"A heat advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. Drink plenty of fluids ... stay in an air-conditioned room ... stay out of the sun ... and check up on relatives and neighbors.

"To reduce risk during outdoor woork ... the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency ... call 911."