Milwaukee heat advisory July 14–15: cooling sites and warning signs
Milwaukee’s Heat Advisory runs July 14 (11 p.m.) to July 15 (8 p.m.). Cooling sites, heat illness signs, and baby water safety tips from the City.
Milwaukee is under a National Weather Service Heat Advisory from 11:00 PM CDT on July 14 through 8:00 PM CDT on July 15. During the advisory window, the City of Milwaukee Health Department is urging residents to stay cool, stay hydrated, and watch closely for heat illness—especially infants, older adults, people with chronic illness, and outdoor workers.
Milwaukee Health Department: a simple stay-safe checklist
Based on the City’s Hot Weather Safety guidance, residents should:
- Stay cool: slow down and limit physical activity, and spend time in air-conditioned spaces when possible.
- Don’t rely on fans as a primary cooling device: fans can help comfort, but the City says not to treat them as your main cooling method.
- Hydrate: drink plenty of water throughout the day (don’t wait until you feel thirsty).
- Use cooling tools: the City recommends cool, wet towels on the back of your neck to help your body cool down.
- Stay informed: check for heat alerts and safety tips, and check on relatives, friends, and neighbors who may be most at risk.
Who needs extra help in extreme heat
The City says these groups are at higher risk for heat-related illness:
- Infants and young children—especially those less than 6 months
- Adults 65+
- People who are overweight
- People with chronic illness (especially heart or lung conditions, and people who use certain medications)
- People who work outdoors or in hot settings
If you care for someone in these groups, check in more than once during the advisory period and help them get to cooler indoor air if needed.
Heat illness warning signs: when to call
The City lists these key symptoms to watch for:
- dizziness
- nausea
- weakness / exhaustion
- confusion
- unconsciousness
If you (or someone nearby) experiences these symptoms—or develops another illness during hot weather—the City advises contacting a medical provider. For emergencies, dial 911.
No A/C at home? Use the City’s cooling-site list
If your home isn’t cool enough, Milwaukee residents can use the City’s Cooling Sites resource. The page includes an “Emergency Cooling Sites” section that lists locations with current addresses and hours for extreme-heat events. Because hours and availability can change, use the City’s current list before you go.
Parent guidance: what the City says about water for infants
Milwaukee’s Health Department guidance for babies includes specific water instructions:
- Keep infants inside where it is cool and out of direct sunlight.
- Dress infants in minimal, breathable clothing (such as a diaper and onesie only).
- Do not give water to infants under 6 months; continue breastfeeding or formula as usual.
- Watch for dehydration warning signs such as less and/or darker urine, dry or sticky mouth, no tears when crying, less active or playful behavior, or eating less.
- Call the baby’s doctor if they have fewer than 6 wet diapers per day, have gone more than 6 hours without a wet diaper, or if there’s a sunken soft spot or sunken eyes.
Tonight/tomorrow: practical steps you can take
- Move to cooler indoor air when you can and pace activities.
- Drink water regularly, and check on people at higher risk.
- If someone becomes confused, severely weak, or loses consciousness, treat it as urgent and get emergency help.
- If you can’t keep your home cool safely, review the City’s Cooling Sites page—especially the Emergency Cooling Sites section—before heading out.
Sources
- National Weather Service (Milwaukee point forecast / hazards) — Heat Advisory timing
- City of Milwaukee Health Department — Hot Weather Safety (how to stay safe, risk groups, symptoms, what to do)
- Wisconsin Public Radio — context on extreme heat planning this week
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