Heat Advisory for Vernon; Rapides; Avoyelles +26 more
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- Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, East Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Lower Iberia, Lower St. Martin and 26 more
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What is happening
What: For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 113 to 114, as well as high temperatures from 103 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. Impacts: Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot...
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. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
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* WHAT...For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values from 113 to 114, as well as high temperatures from 103 to 105. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Louisiana and southeast Texas. * 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 11:54AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Heat Advisory issued August 21 at 11:54AM CDT until August 22 at 8:00PM 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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