Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee County and southern Wisconsin under an excessive heat warning again today
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Milwaukee County is entering its second day of extreme heat, which has brought school closures and uncomfortable temperatures in the 90s.
Yesterday, Milwaukee recorded a peak temperature of 94 degrees, according to the State Climatology Office, with heat indices making things feel 100 degrees or warmer in some areas. This nearly broke the Aug. 26 daily temperature record of 96 degrees, and today is expected to be even hotter.
Milwaukee County, along with all of southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is under an excessive heat warning Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., the National Weather Service states. Early afternoon temperatures are expected to reach 88 degrees today in Milwaukee near Lake Michigan, with a heat index of around 99 degrees in the forecast between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Things heat up as you move away from the lake ― south-central communities including Janesville, Lake Geneva, Watertown and Waukesha are expected to see heat indices between 105 and 107 degrees, NWS says.
NWS issues an excessive heat warning when the maximum heat index temperature is expected to be 105 degrees or higher for at least two days and nighttime air temperatures will not drop below 75 degrees.
Luckily, things are expected to cool down to near-normal across the state by Wednesday after a cold front comes through late Tuesday into Wednesday, local NWS meteorologist Benjamin Sheppard said. Daytime highs in the low 80s are expected in Milwaukee tomorrow.
“The winds behind that front in the middle of the day Wednesday are expected to … turn northeast,” Sheppard said. “So, the wind is essentially moving from Lake Michigan over Milwaukee, and that’s going to make it feel a lot cooler and be a lot cooler.”
More: Milwaukee County is under a heat advisory today. What does that mean?
Why is it so hot in Wisconsin today?
There is currently a pattern in the jetstream known as a “ridge,” Sheppard explained. A ridge is an elongated area of relatively high atmospheric pressure that brings hot, humid weather.
The ridge is currently positioned directly over Wisconsin. “Essentially what that does is it allows for really warm, really humid air from the South to sit in place in our region, and allows the sun to cook those temperatures up to a really uncomfortable level,” Sheppard said.
Will it storm in Milwaukee today?
Storms are possible in the Milwaukee area today, with chances increasing throughout the afternoon, NWS says. There is a chance of rain and thunder all day long, but it’s most likely between 5 and 10 p.m., with precipitation peaking near 50% at 7 p.m.
“One or two broken lines of thunderstorms may pass through the region this afternoon (and) evening, with a threat for damaging wind gusts, frequent lightning and possibly hail,” NWS shared in a social media post.
What does ‘heat index’ mean?
Heat index is a measurement of what the temperature feels like to the human body. It takes into account relative humidity combined with the air temperature.
- When the heat index is between 80 and 90 degrees, fatigue is possible the longer you’re outside and/or with physical activity.
- When the heat index is between 90 and 103 degrees, there’s a greater chance for heat stroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion the longer you’re outside and/or with physical activity.
- A heat index of 103 to 124 degrees enters the “danger zone,” the National Weather Service says. Heat cramps or heat exhaustion is likely and heat stroke is possible the longer you’re outside and/or with physical activity.
- A heat index of more than 125 degrees, rare in Wisconsin, is in the extreme danger category. Heat stroke is highly likely when you’re exposed.
Hot weather safety tips
Hot weather can cause heat-related illness and even death. The Milwaukee Health Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer these hot weather safety tips:
- Slow down and limit physical activity.
- Spend time in air-conditioned spaces such as shopping malls, movie theaters or libraries.
- Don’t leave kids or pets in a parked car. Temperatures can become life-threatening within minutes.
- Wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing.
- Take cool baths or showers. Use wet towels on your skin to cool down.
- Don’t rely on fans as primary cooling devices.
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid consuming caffeinated or alcoholic beverages, which can increase heat effects.
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Da’Quarius Berry. Credit: Zaquitta Joiner-Murphy, mother
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a three-year-old child.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, on Thursday, Nov. 6 at about 6:30 a.m., the child was found unresponsive near 29th and Auer.
The child was taken to Children’s Wisconsin, where the child died.
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The cause of death is under investigation.
The child has been identified as Da’Quarius Berry by his mother and by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.
What we don’t know:
Police have not said how the child may have died, but a demographic report from the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner says the preliminary manner of death is homicide.
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MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police say two scenes about three miles apart are connected: the discovery of a young boy wandering alone before dawn and the fatal shooting of his mother, 31-year-old A’Nya Raymond, hours later.
What we know:
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Raymond was found dead in an alley near 42nd and Hampton around 9 a.m. Wednesday. Police say she had several gunshot wounds.
About five hours earlier, officers reported finding a nonverbal boy wandering alone on 9th Street near Keefe. Police estimated he was between 5 and 6 years old and said he was not wearing socks or shoes.
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Doorbell camera video shows officers searching the neighborhood shortly after 4 a.m.
A’Nya Raymond (courtesy of Misty Raymond)
Raymond’s mother, Misty Raymond, who lives out of state, confirmed the boy is her grandson and provided photos of A’Nya to FOX6. She said she first realized something was wrong when she saw her grandson’s picture on the news.
What they’re saying:
“It’s heartbreaking. I love my daughter. My family loved my daughter,” she said. “I have a big family that all loved each other, and to hear some news so far away that your daughter’s been shot in an alley… it just don’t get any worse for a parent than that.”
She plans to arrive in Milwaukee on Friday morning to see her daughter’s body and begin arranging a funeral.
A’Nya Raymond (courtesy of Misty Raymond)
“She was found shot and left in the alley,” the mother said. “My grandson was found miles from where she was found, so somebody knows something. Either they left him and dumped her body, I just want answers.”
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The Milwaukee Police Department has not said whether the homicide happened where Raymond’s body was located, and follow-up questions were not answered by deadline. Investigators say they are searching for unknown suspects.
What you can do:
The family created a GoFundMe to help pay for the funeral.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source: The information in this post was collected and produced by FOX6 News, with additional information from Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office and Misty Raymond.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY — Milwaukee County supervisors will vote Thursday on a budget that could provide crucial additional funding for early intervention programs serving children with disabilities and developmental delays.
The proposed 2026 county budget allocates about $4.7 million for three nonprofit organizations that provide federally required Birth to 3 services: Penfield Children’s Center, Curative Care Network, and St. Francis Children’s Center.
However, program leaders say that funding falls short of what’s needed.
“We have a collective gap of over $2 million, and we have to fill that gap through fundraising,” the president and CEO of Penfield Children’s Center, Polina Makievsky, said.
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County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson has proposed an amendment to add an additional $450,000 for the programs.
Watch: Birth to 3 advocates hope to secure more funding in 2026 Milwaukee County budget
Birth to 3 advocates hope to secure more funding in 2026 Milwaukee County budget
County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson sent the following statement:
“Every child in Milwaukee County deserves the strongest possible start in life. The Birth to Three program is one of our most effective tools for identifying developmental needs early and connecting families with the supports that help children thrive.
This investment is an important step forward, one that strengthens our commitment to early childhood development and brings much-needed attention to the gaps in state and federal funding. By investing locally, we’re both helping families now and making the case for resources to help our little ones reach their full potential.”
The Birth to 3 program provides early intervention services for children with disabilities or developmental delays.
Makievsky has personal experience with its benefits — her own son participated in the program as a child.
“It was invaluable. The growth that we saw in him was tremendous,” Makievsky said.
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Despite growing enrollment in the programs, funding has remained stagnant for years for the three nonprofit partners working with Milwaukee County.
“We need some help, we need some support from the community,” Makievsky said. “This is an investment that’s going to pay tremendous dividends.”
Laura Felix, executive director of St. Francis Children’s Center, emphasized the importance of the services they provide to families.
“We are really providing that village of support for families with disabilities,” Felix said. “We’re hoping if there is any possibility of increasing that amount to support birth to three; we believe that is critical.”
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Parents like Larimar Adrianson understand the program’s value firsthand.
“It is absolutely irreplaceable. We can’t function without birth to three,” Adrianson said.
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The county supervisors’ Thursday vote will determine how much Milwaukee County invests in these specialized programs that serve some of the community’s most vulnerable children.
This story was reported by Megan Lee and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
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