Heat Advisory for Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; East Feliciana +46 more
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- Assumption, Central Jefferson, Central Plaquemines, Central St. Charles, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana and 41 more
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What is happening
What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 degrees expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 degrees expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high...
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. 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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* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 degrees expected. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 degrees 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 Saturday. * 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 21 at 10:50AM CDT until August 22 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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