Full Notification

Warm moist air will settle in across the heat advisory area this afternoon with high pressure building aloft. Sinking air this afternoon will allow temperatures to warm well above normal creating dangerous heat conditions. Heat advisory conditions should dissipate as daytime heating ceases. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Between 91 and 96 degrees.

* HEAT INDEX VALUES...Between 105 and 110 Degrees.

* IMPACTS...Heat exhaustion or stroke may set in if individuals and pets are not adequately cooled and/or hydrated.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ST. MARY ... EVANGELINE ... LOWER ST. MARTIN ... BEAUREGARD ... EAST CAMERON ... ORANGE ... CALCASIEU ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... ALLEN ... AVOYELLES ... VERNON ... JEFFERSON ... SOUTHERN NEWTON ... WEST CAMERON ... RAPIDES ... UPPER ST. MARTIN ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... ST. LANDRY

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.