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Heat Advisory for Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles +31 more

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What is happening

What: Heat index values of 108 to 111 expected. Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. Where: Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. When: Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

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.

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* WHAT...Heat index values of 108 to 111 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

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  1. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 28 at 10:30AM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  2. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 11:15PM CDT until July 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  3. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 7:19PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  4. Update

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 7:19PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  5. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 10:47AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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  6. Alert

    Heat Advisory issued July 27 at 10:47AM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM 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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