Menominee tribe warns of dangerous heat, lists cooling centers

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin used its July 13 community alert system to warn residents about dangerous heat and point them toward cooling center locations in Keshena, Neopit and Zoar. The message singled out elders, young children, people without air conditioning, outdoor workers and anyone moving between homes, services and community buildings in Keshena, Neopit and Zoar.

The National Weather Service in Green Bay forecast intense heat Monday and Tuesday, with highs in the 90s and a few locations near 100 degrees. Heat indices are forecast to range from 95 to 105 degrees, with a Heat Advisory in effect from 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Overnight lows are expected to offer little relief, staying in the upper 60s and 70s, with moderate to major heat-related impacts.

The tribe’s alert fit into a larger emergency communication system already in place on the reservation. Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin uses Nixle for real-time emergency notifications and community advisories, with geographically targeted alerts from Menominee Public Safety agencies, and weather warnings from the National Weather Service are rebroadcast through that system. Residents and business owners should register with their physical reservation address so alerts reach the right areas.

The warning also echoed the tribe’s earlier cold-weather response. In January 2026, the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin opened warming shelters from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at five sites across the reservation: the FACE Center in Keshena, Maehnowesekiyah in Middle Village, the Tribal School in Neopit, the Ceremonial Building in Zoar and the Community Center in South Branch.

The July heat notice carried the same practical message: use cooling centers if needed, drink water, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.