National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office

A stretch of unseasonably warm conditions will persist into today where some near record high temperatures could be set; however, the good news is that humidity levels will not be high to add further stress on the body.  

Do not leave children or pets unattended in cars. On average, 38 children die nationally each year from heatstroke after being trapped in cars. 

Coaches and supervisors of sporting practices (e.g., high school football) should take a cautious approach to stressing players in the heat. 

The elderly, especially if living alone, should be checked on regularly.

For more information on this brief hot stretch, see the following links:

• Hazardous Weather Outlook
• Graphical Weather Story
• Current Temperatures Across the Area
• Current Heat Index Map
• Tracking the Heat of 2012

The tables below show expected forecast highs and records at La Crosse, WI and Rochester, MN.  The "*" denotes tied records with previous years.

Note:  As of August 30th, the average monthly temperature for La Crosse, WI was 0.7 degrees below normal. The last time La Crosse, WI had a below normal month was September 2011. If the forecasted temperatures today occur, August will end up just below normal.