Extreme Heat Update: August 4, 2023

Click HERE, HERE, HERE for an update concerning the extreme heat for today and Saturday:

Changes from previous update:
An Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for all of SE LA and southern MS for Saturday.

Overview
WHAT: Excessive Heat Warning & Excessive Heat Watch in effect;
WHEN: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. today and Saturday.
WHERE: All of SE LA and southern MS.
CONFIDENCE & ADDITIONAL DETAILS: High confidence with the potential for dangerous heat that will continue into the weekend. Be advised that dangerous, excessive heat will likely continue through the rest of the weekend and into early next week, with additional heat headlines likely.

Heat Impacts:

• The combination of afternoon heat index readings between 109 and 111F degrees today and morning lows remaining well above normal will provide little if any relief for the body to cool for those without access to air conditioning or cooling centers.
• With extreme heat index values, heat illness can occur quickly. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children, the elderly, and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstance.

Have A Great Weekend! Stay Safe!