July 17, 2012 - Triple Digit Heat Continues

Record Report

Statement as of 3:19 PM CDT on July 17, 2012

... Record high temperature set in Milwaukee WI today...
So far today... the high temperature at the General Mitchell International Airport has reached 100 degrees. This breaks the previous record high temperature for Milwaukee of 98 degrees... set in 1942 and 1931.

In a matter of 35 minutes the temperature dropped 19 degrees - 5:27 PM - 6:02 PM