Excessive Heat Warning
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot
conditions with heat index values up to 114 expected. For the
second Excessive Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with
heat index values up to 113 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest and west
central Louisiana and southeast Texas.
* WHEN...For the first Excessive Heat Warning, from 11 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Excessive
Heat Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly
increase the potential for heat related illnesses,
particularly for those working or participating in outdoor
activities.
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
403 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Northern Calcasieu-
Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern Acadia-Upper Vermilion-
Upper Iberia-Southern Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-
Southern Acadia-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Fort Polk, Pickering, Leesville, Slagle,
Alexandria, Pineville, Effie, Marksville, Bunkie, Cottonport,
Simmesport, Mansura, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields, Oretta,
Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou,
Reddell, Lawtell, Opelousas, Eunice, Lafayette, Breaux Bridge,
Cade, St. Martinville, De Quincy, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, Westlake,
Vinton, Hathaway, Jennings, Topsy, Fenton, Welsh, Elton, Crowley,
Rayne, Branch, Church Point, Iota, Gueydan, Meaux, Kaplan,
Maurice, New Iberia, Jeanerette, Lake Charles, Carlyss,
Bell City, Hayes, Iowa, Lake Arthur, Morse, Town Bluff, Fred,
Hillister, Ivanhoe, Spurger, Warren, Woodville, Lumberton,
Silsbee, Holly Springs, Jasper, Kirbyville, Magnolia Springs,
Mt. Union, Roganville, Burkeville, Farrsville, Jamestown, Newton,
Wiergate, Bleakwood, Call, Gist, Buna, Evadale, Deweyville,
Beaumont, China, Mauriceville, Orange, Bridge City, and Vidor
403 AM CDT Sat Jun 17 2023
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. 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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