According to the Wisconsin State Climatology Office, Hancock reached a high temperature of 112 degrees on July 13, 1936. This is just 2 degrees shy of Wisconsin’s hottest temperature on record, with Wisconsin Dells reaching a high of 114 degrees that same day.
This past week, Waushara County has been feeling the heat once again with the National Weather Service recording temperatures in the mid-90s on July 13 and 14. Extreme heat is categorized as a period of high heat and humidity, with temperatures above 90 degrees for at least two to three days. This can be a dangerous situation for older adults, children, those with chronic conditions, and pets.
Ready.gov recommends taking precautions before and during extreme heat periods.
Before:
*Do not rely on a fan as your primary cooling device, as they create air flow but do not reduce body temperature or prevent heat-related illness.
*Cover windows with drapes or shades.
*Weather-strip doors and windows.
*Insulate around your window air conditioners.
During:
*NEVER leave people or pets in a closed car on a warm day.
*Find your nearest cooling center if you do not have air conditioning (in extreme heat, the WWII Building in Wautoma is utilized as a cooling center).
*Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
*Stay hydrated and avoid high-energy activities or outdoor work during midday heat if possible.
*Consider your pets, asphalt and dark pavement are hotter than the outside temperature.
Assistance is available to those in need of help paying electricity bills and home energy improvements.
To see if you qualify for Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), call Energy Services Inc. at (800) 506-5596 or visit energybenefit.wi.gov
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