Extreme Heat Watch for St. James; St. John The Baptist; Upper St. Bernard +22 more
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What you need to know
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- Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Lower St. Bernard, Lower St. Charles and 17 more
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What is happening
What: For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 possible. 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. 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 Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * 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 Watch issued July 27 at 9:26AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 27 at 4:27AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 26 at 8:46PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Extreme Heat Watch issued July 26 at 9:02AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Source and limitations
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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