Full Notification

Hot temperatures and high humidity values will cause temperatures to feel like 108 to 110 degrees during the hottest portion of the day. The heat is expected to continue through the weekend, and advisories will likely be necessary for all of southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi on Saturday and Sunday. The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Heat index values of 108 to 110 degrees.

* DURATION...6 to 8 hours.

* IMPACTS...Prolonged outdoor activities could lead to heat related illness if precautions are not taken.

* AFFECTED AREAS: UPPER JEFFERSON ... HANCOCK ... HARRISON ... ORLEANS ... JACKSON ... ST. CHARLES ... UPPER PLAQUEMINES ... PEARL RIVER ... ST. TAMMANY ... ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST ... UPPER TERREBONNE ... UPPER ST. BERNARD ... UPPER LAFOURCHE

Instructions:

A Heat Advisory means that a period of hot temperatures is expected. The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. 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...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 light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and drink plenty of water. 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.