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Thursday’s Heat Advisory (8/3/2023)

For:
Vernon-Rapides-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-Lower St. Martin-
West Cameron-East Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-
Northern Jefferson Davis-Upper St. Mary-Southern Calcasieu-
Southern Jefferson Davis-Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-
Lower St. Mary-Tyler-Hardin-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Southern Jasper-Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-
Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-

Including the cities of Fort Johnson, Pickering, Leesville,
Slagle, Alexandria, Pineville, Bundick Lake, De Ridder, Fields,
Oretta, Oakdale, Kinder, Ville Platte, Beaver, St. Landry, Mamou,
Reddell, Stephensville, Johnson Bayou, Hackberry, Grand Lake,
Klondike, Cameron, Creole, Grand Chenier, Rutherford Beach,
De Quincy, Moss Bluff, Sulphur, Westlake, Vinton, Hathaway,
Jennings, Topsy, Fenton, Welsh, Elton, Morgan City, Centerville,
Franklin, Patterson, Berwick, Bayou Vista, Lake Charles, Carlyss,
Bell City, Hayes, Iowa, Lake Arthur, Abbeville,
Intracoastal City, Forked Island, Avery Island, Burns Point,
Cypremort Point, 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,
Nederland, Port Arthur, Sea Rim State Park, Sabine Pass, Orange,
Bridge City, and Vidor
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to
  113. For the second Heat Advisory, 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 Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
  evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 7 PM CDT
  Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
  illnesses to occur.


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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