Extreme Heat Warning for St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Bernard +20 more
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What you need to know
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- Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles, Lower Tangipahoa, Northern Livingston and 15 more
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What is happening
What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat...
What the bulletin says to do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 113 to 115. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Extreme Heat Warning, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 12:33PM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 10:39AM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 2:04AM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 8:41PM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Warning issued July 28 at 1:45PM CDT until July 29 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS New Orleans LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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