The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Central Louisiana. Today, temperatures will soar to 97°F, with a heat index as high as 107°F. Winds will remain calm, becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping to 75°F and south winds becoming calm. Thursday’s forecast predicts sunny skies and highs reaching 97°F, with heat index values peaking at 106°F. Winds will stay calm throughout the day.
The heat continues on Friday, with temperatures rising to 98°F. Expect mostly clear skies at night, with a low around 77°F and calm winds. A 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecasted for Saturday after 1pm, with a high of 97°F. Sunday will see a slight increase in storm chances, with a 30% probability after 1pm and a high near 96°F.
The heat advisory warns of heat index values up to 110°F, which can cause heat illnesses. Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in air-conditioned rooms, and avoid direct sun exposure. Precautions should be taken to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
The heat advisory issued by the National Weather Service includes the following parishes in Central, South Central, and Southwest Louisiana:
- Rapides Parish
- Avoyelles Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Upper St. Martin Parish
- Lower St. Martin Parish
- Northern Acadia Parish
- Upper Vermilion Parish
- Upper Iberia Parish
- Upper St. Mary Parish
- Southern Acadia Parish
- Lower Vermilion Parish
- Lower Iberia Parish
- Lower St. Mary Parish
This advisory remains in effect from noon today until 7 PM CDT this evening. Stay safe and hydrated, Central Louisiana.
Source: National Weather Service Lake Charles
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