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Leesville City Police
Monday August 26th, 2019 :: 01:09 p.m. CDT

Alert

Heat Advisory until 07:00PM

...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... .Heat index values are expected to run between 105 and 110 across southeast Texas and portions of west Louisiana for the next 3 to 6 hours. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...low 90s with apparent temperatures of 105 to 110.

* IMPACTS...High heat index values will result in an increased risk of heat-related illnesses including heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN JASPER ... HARDIN ... BEAUREGARD ... NORTHERN NEWTON ... ORANGE ... CALCASIEU ... SOUTHERN JASPER ... JEFFERSON ... VERNON ... SOUTHERN NEWTON ... TYLER

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.

Address/Location
Leesville City Police
101 West Lee Street
Leesville, LA 71446

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 337-238-0331

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Heat Advisory

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