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Dangerous Heat & Severe Storms Possible This Week

Please see the attached NWS Green Bay briefing packet regarding the increasing heat risk this week and severe weather potential on Wednesday. This update pertains to the NWS Green Bay service area of north-central and northeast Wisconsin. Please note: Updates to this email may not always be possible, so always check the latest Hazardous Weather Outlook as well as other forecasts and statements from the NWS on website: http://www.weather.gov/grb. Bottom Line Up Front · Heat: o Increasing heat and humidity will result in potential for 90°+ days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and potentially Thursday. o Heat indices are forecast to climb into the mid to upper 90s Wednesday afternoon, with several locations possibly exceeding 100°. o Widespread moderate to major heat-related impacts are expected Wednesday. · Severe Storm Potential: o Slight (2/5) to enhanced (3/5) risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday evening. o All severe weather hazards will be possible. Useful links NWS Green Bay home page - http://www.weather.gov/grb Watches and Warnings Page - http://www.weather.gov/grb/warn Latest Hazardous Weather Outlook - http://www.weather.gov/grb/hwo Severe Storm Page - http://www.weather.gov/grb/warn Benjamin Warrington, CET Emergency Management Coordinator Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin P.O. Box 910 N2169 White Cedar Gresham Wi 54128 Office 715-799-5002 Mobile 715-853-5521 bwarrington@mitw.org


6-8 AM Briefing for Heat and Severe Weather[30].pdf