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Extreme Heat Warning for Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles +31 more

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What: Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Where: Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. When: From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

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  1. Update

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 11:18PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  2. Update

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 7:19PM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  3. Alert

    Extreme Heat Warning issued July 21 at 11:38AM CDT until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lake Charles LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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