LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Northeast Wisconsinites are preparing for a scorcher of a weekend.
With temperatures expected to soar into the mid-90s, many Northeast Wisconsinites will spend the weekend looking for ways to stay cool. For many people, that means heading to a local pool like the one at Doyle Park in Little Chute.
“So I anticipate our attendance will be pretty high; we have extra staff ready to go on call,” said Little Chute Parks, Recreation, and Forestry director John McDonald.
Lifeguards remind anybody heading out to the pool this weekend to make sure to bring plenty of sunscreen and to reapply it every couple of hours to avoid sunburn. They also stressed the importance of staying hydrated and making sure to avoid swimming on an empty stomach.
“You should do swim breaks,” McDonald said. You’d be very surprised how much energy you burn going down the slide, diving, swimming and playing with your friends. Before you know it, you’re tired and lightheaded.”
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Jake’s Pizza in Green Bay will stay closed on Sunday, citing the extreme heat as the reason.
“Due to the VERY hot weather on Sunday, June 22nd, Jake’s will not be opening. This is to keep our staff from possible heat exhaustion, as you all know how hot it can get in here, especially our kitchen. Sorry for any inconvenience. Stay cool and stay hydrated!”
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Doctors caution about the risk of strenuous exercise when temperatures soar like this. They say to make sure you’re hydrated extremely well, know your limits when you’re exercising, and don’t be afraid to take breaks.
ThedaCare emergency medicine doctor William Kumprey said if you’re feeling dizzy, have severe cramping or headaches, have hot skin but aren’t sweating, or feel lightheaded, these could be signs of serious heat-related illnesses like heat stroke.
He told Local 5 News that people in high-risk categories like elderly folks, young children, and people with pre-existing conditions like emphysema or asthma should avoid spending extended periods outside in the heat this weekend. He also urges people to check on their friends, family, and neighbors who fall into these categories.
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Our four-legged canine friends are also at high risk when it gets hot outside. They overheat faster than humans. Pet experts say that pet owners should avoid walking their animals on concrete or pavement because these surfaces can get very hot, very quickly.
“You’ll see them pant a lot more, they might become a little bit more lethargic,” said Corey Viars with the Wisconsin Humane Society of Green Bay and Door County. “There might be different colors in their mouth, gums or tongue. If you see these signs of heat stroke, call a vet immediately.”
