Heat Advisory for Avoyelles; St. Landry; Lafayette +6 more
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What you need to know
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- Avoyelles, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, St. Landry, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin and 1 more
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What is happening
What: Heat index values up to 111 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Avoyelles, St. Landry, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, and Upper St. Mary Parishes. When: From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 111 expected. * WHERE...Avoyelles, St. Landry, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin, Lower St. Mary, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin, and Upper St. Mary Parishes. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
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Heat Advisory issued August 13 at 11:35PM CDT until August 14 at 7:00PM 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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