Heat Advisory for Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana +20 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Coastal Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines 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 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up 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 8 PM CDT Tuesday. * 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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Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 12:08PM CDT until August 18 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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