Hot Day On The Bender Park Beach

Scorching temperatures sends many to Oak Creek's Lake Michigan shoreline.

Posted Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 9:49 pm CT|Updated Wed, Jun 8, 2011 at 2:12 am CT

Many of Oak Creek's younger residents took to the Bender Park beach today as temperatures climbed into the mid- to high 90s.

Milwaukee reached 97 degrees, a new record for June 7. A heat advisory remains in effect until 8 p.m.

, the Oak Creek Health Department says residents should make sure they are in a cool place today, as the heat could cause health problems for many.

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