Full Notification

The combination of temperatures climbing into the lower to mid 90s along with dewpoints in the mid to upper 70s will result in apparent temperatures ranging from 105 to 110 degrees from mid morning through early evening. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Climbing into the lower to mid 90s.

* HEAT INDEX...Values of 105 to 110 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Increased risk of heat-related illnesses including Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN JASPER ... ST. MARY ... EVANGELINE ... LOWER ST. MARTIN ... BEAUREGARD ... VERMILION ... EAST CAMERON ... JEFFERSON DAVIS ... JEFFERSON ... VERNON ... AVOYELLES ... SOUTHERN NEWTON ... WEST CAMERON ... HARDIN ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... LAFAYETTE ... ACADIA ... ORANGE ... IBERIA ... CALCASIEU ... ALLEN ... TYLER ... RAPIDES ... UPPER ST. MARTIN ... ST. LANDRY ... SOUTHERN JASPER

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.