Full Notification

...OPPRESSIVE HEAT LIKELY TODAY... .Drier air aloft should help limit showers and thunderstorms today. The result will be temperatures climbing into the mid 90s. Meanwhile, low level moisture will hang around allowing for muggy conditions. The combination of the air temperatures and the relative humidity will produce oppressive conditions with maximum afternoon heat index or apparent temperature ranging from 106 to 110 degrees. The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Heat Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.

* TEMPERATURE...Mid 90s with heat index or apparent temperature from 106 to 110.

* IMPACTS...Oppressive conditions that may lead to heat stress related illnesses.

* 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.